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04/21/2011

Accessibility Mistakes in Parking Areas

You've considered the most common parking design mistakes – adequate space for end aisles, overuse of wheel stops, curbs, or other control devices, and the area's flow capacity. But did you consider accessibility and the new ADA compliance standards?

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Accessibility Mistakes in Parking Areas

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