ABA Law

ABA Law Overview: Outdoor Recreation Access

The USA ABA, Architectural Barriers Act, was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and focuses on the…

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ABA Law: Beach Access and Paths

Beach access routes allow pedestrians to cross a beach so that they can play, swim, or participate in other beach-…

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ABA Law: Overlooks and Viewing Areas

Definition [F106.5] A viewing area is an outdoor space developed for viewing a landscape, wildlife, or other points of interest.…

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ABA Law: Picnic Areas

Definition [F106.5] A picnic facility is a site, or a portion of a site, that is developed for outdoor recreational…

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ABA Law: Fishing Piers and Recreational Pathways

ADAAG requires that at least one accessible route connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces on the site. Accessible fishing…

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ABA Law: Outdoor Constructed Features

Definition [F106.5] Outdoor constructed features are picnic tables, fire rings, grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, trash and recycling receptacles, water hydrants,…

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ABA Law: Trailheads and Trail Facilities

Definition [F106.5]  A trailhead is defined as an outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or…

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ABA Law: Trail Slope Rules

Running Slope [1017.7.1]  Running slope, also referred to as grade, is the lengthwise slope of a trail, parallel to the…

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ABA Law: Trail Makeup Rules

Surface [1017.2]  The surfaces of trails, passing spaces, and resting intervals must be firm and stable. A stable trail surface…

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ABA Law: Updating and New Trail Rules

Definition [F106.5] A trail is defined as a pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes. Pedestrian routes that are…

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