Following on to the post SacRT light rail platform flaws, here are some more examples of issues. The use of embedded rocks as a 'detectable' warning strip seemed to be an occasional practice, but it has become clear that it is part of the standard design. As the 8th & O station, the rocks end the … Continue reading SacRT more platform flaws
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overhead wire poles constrain sidewalk width on 14th St
The overhead wire (catenary) poles installed on 14th Street and the light rail tracks between P Street and R Street narrows the sidewalk below that required by building code. The 2022 California Building Code, Chapter 11B, Division 4, Accessible Routes, says: "The clear width for sidewalks and walks shall be 48 inches minimum". Of course, … Continue reading overhead wire poles constrain sidewalk width on 14th St
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 