ADA TRANSITION PLAN ADA PLAN 2024
Table of Contents
1.Introduction
2.Policies and Procedures
3.Long Range Plan
4.Request for Curb Ramp Installation/Modifications
5.Maintenance Policy
6.Curb Ramp Survey
7.Citizen Input
8.Chart of Mitigation
9.Public Requests
10.ADA Coordinator
11.Complaint Procedures
12.ADA Coordinator Training
13.Accomplishments List
14.Appendix A
ADA Transition Plan
2024 – Streets, Multi-Use Paths and Sidewalks
I. Introduction
Peachtree City is one of the most affluent communities in Georgia with a median household income of $111,850 (source: 2022 American Community Survey 5Year Estimates), and a population of 39,562. The city continues to benefit economically from its location within the Metropolitan Atlanta area and situated just south of the world’s busiest airport, the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. Strategically located along the CSX rail line connecting Atlanta directly to the Brunswick and Savannah deepwater ports, Peachtree City has over 2,044 acres dedicated to industrial use. Over 356 acres are still available for future industrial growth.
There are 20,719 jobs located in Peachtree City (source: Census OnTheMap). Of these jobs, 3,528 are within the manufacturing sector. Peachtree City is home to many internationally based manufacturers such as Rinnai, Sigvaris, TDK, Panasonic, and Hoshizaki. The Chinese-based SANY Corporation calls Peachtree City home for their North American headquarters as does the Dutch Innovative Packaging Network. Gerresheimer recently announced plans to expand their medical equipment manufacturing capacity in Peachtree City by building over 200,000 square feet of manufacturing space and adding at least 200 new jobs.
The workforce of Peachtree City is highly skilled and educated with over 97% having a bachelor’s or higher degree. The greatest proportion of the Peachtree City workforce (20%) works in management jobs making a median earning of $200,761. (source American Community Survey 2021). Other sectors that many of our residents work in include Transportation and Warehousing, Health Care, and Educational Services. Overall, this strong foundation in a variety of trades makes Peachtree City a great place to call home
II. Policies and Procedures
a. Construction, alteration, maintenance and repairs for pedestrian crossings and curb ramps.
i. Peachtree City Public Works will be responsible for coordinating this effort.
1. Public Works will prioritize installing new curb ramps or maintaining existing curb ramps during the resurfacing process of City streets.
2. New striping or re-striping of pedestrian crossings will also occur during the resurfacing process.
III. Long Range Plan
a. City’s long-range plan for construction, alteration, and/or repair of highways, roads, streets, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and curb ramps
i. Peachtree City Public Works, Engineering Services, and Planning and Zoning will be jointly responsible for coordinating this effort.
1. The City currently has a multi-use master plan for the future creation of paths and roadway crossings. This plan is located on the City’s website at the following location: Multi-Use Path System | Peachtree City, GA - Official Website (peachtreecity.org) It’s utilized to prioritize and budget for these future projects, with the plan being updated every 10-years. The city’s goal is to construct/reconstruct/repave 10 miles of path per year. Additionally, in 2023, voters passed by referendum a SPLOST project which will include a complete inventory and analysis of all 239 at-grade crossings and transitions (curb ramps) to roads throughout the city. This project will fund the design of all crossings and transitions to be brought up to current MUTCD standards as well as providing smooth transitions for carts, walkers, cyclists and disabled citizens.
2. The City currently utilizes a Geographic Information System and a pavement management program to prioritize street repairs/resurfacing annually. The pavement management program calculates a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each road and the data used in these calculations is updated every five years.
IV. Requests for Curb Ramp Installation/Modification
a. The City has instituted a “Report a Problem” portal on the City’s website. This portal has a specific option to report an ADA issue. As with the other
options on the page, the problems are routed to the appropriate department depending on the specific issue. For curb ramp issues, the Public Works and Engineering Services Divisions will review the requests and determine the appropriate course of action. Requests for new curb ramps/modifications will be put on a list to be addressed when the road is resurfaced. If the request is to address a specific issue a person with disabilities is having, a Service Order will be created for the Street Department address.
Website portal location is Report a Problem | Peachtree City, GA - Official Website (peachtree- city.org)
V. Maintenance Policy
a.The city currently has its streets and multi-use paths on a regular maintenance cycle and does several miles of resurfacing per year. The City’s policy on curb ramp maintenance will be to perform maintenance on them when the street is repaved or when the path or sidewalk is resurfaced, whichever comes first.
VI. Curb Ramp Survey
a.The City has a Geographic Information System (GIS) inventory of all the curb ramps and crossings maintained by the city. There are 274 crossings and 1130 curb ramps. The city has currently hired a company (IMS) to drive and survey all the paths to determine if transverse and longitudinal slopes are in compliance with ADA standards. This project is expected to be completed by November 2024, at which time staff will review the data and determine which curb ramps are newly installed and compliant and update the GIS database accordingly. Inventory map attached as Appendix A.
VII. Citizen Input
a.The city will solicit citizen input via an online survey shared in our enewsletter, printed materials and social media platforms. The survey questions will be prepared by the Communications Department with input from the ADA Coordinator and other department heads.
b. The city will maintain an online option dedicated to citizens to submit input relating to ADA concerns. The city will advertise a graphic promoting the website on social media and in our e-newsletter at least once per year.
VIII. Chart of Mitigation
a. Currently the city is in the process of assessing its inventory. This work should be completed in the next few months. Staff will develop a plan of needed corrections with anticipated resolution, date, and cost by October 30, 2024
IX. Public Requests
a. The Engineering Department will maintain a list of all public requests. Every
year during the budget process staff will evaluate any requests that have not already been addressed. They will be prioritized for construction funding consideration, deferment to later year, or for long term consideration.
X. ADA Coordinator
a. ADA Coordinator:
Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management 151 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
tallstonbing@peachtree-city.org ph:770-632-4276
XI. Complaint Procedure
a. Under CAR 6-2, it is the policy of the City of Peachtree City to provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical and/or mental disabilities of persons wishing to access the City's programs and/or facilities when it is possible to do so without creating an undue hardship on the City. This policy is established to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity to enjoy the programs and facilities the City provides.
i. It is the obligation of an individual with a disability to advise the ADA Coordinator of the need for accommodation in a city program or in a city facility. The ADA Coordinator will consult with the individual with the disability to determine their specific physical or mental needs as they relate to the program or facility and identify potential accommodations that would enable the individual to access the program and/or facility.
ii. If the cost of an accommodation would pose an undue hardship, the individual has the option of providing the accommodation or paying that portion of the cost that would constitute an undue hardship on the City. If it is determined that accommodation is not reasonable, the ADA Coordinator will advise the individual with a disability, in writing, of that determination. The individual may appeal the decision through the ADA Grievance Procedures. (Policy number/Ordinance number will change once approved.).
b.Under CAR 6-4 a committee of City employees has been named and charged with the responsibility of ensuring compliance. They are as follows:
iii. ADA Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of employment for both applicants and current City employees.
iv. Engineering Services Director and City Fire Marshal are responsible for all facilities access.
v. City Clerk is responsible for all program access.
1. Requests and/or complaints are reviewed by the appropriate
committee member who renders a written decision within five (5)working days of receipt of the request/complaint.
2. If the grievant disagrees with the decision he/she has thirty (30) calendar days to file a written appeal with the City Manager.
3. The City Manager investigates the situation and renders a written decision within ten (10) working days.
4. Should the grievant disagree with the decision of the City Manager, he/she has thirty (30) calendar days to file a written appeal requesting a hearing before the City Council. After hearing all of the evidence, the City Council has to render a decision and advise the grievant within ten (10) working days in writing of the decision. The decision of the City Council is final.
b. After review of the above polices certain updates need to be made and are shown in the attached Appendix A. Staff will take these proposed changes to City Council in August 2024.
XII. ADA Coordinator Training
a. The ADA Coordinator has a training budget and will ensure that appropriate training is attended each year.
XIII. Accomplishments List
a. The city has a GIS inventory of assets and an asset management program that will enable tracking of corrections made. Once the other above items are implemented, we will begin tracking accomplishments.
b.The city has solicited input from residents relating to ADA concerns throughout the city.
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