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6.A. - Page 25 of 50 DAC ❑ Detailed findings, inspection intake records and digital photos are recorded during the intake process. Findings are incorporated into the transition/barrier removal plans. Information collected during the survey process is preloaded by DAC into our DACTrak accessibility management software. ❑ To provide the City with detailed reports regarding barriers in the public rights-of-way, inspections include, but are not limited to: Sidewalks • Width • Cross Slope • Running slope • Changes in elevation greater than 1/4 inch and changes in elevation that are not beveled up to inch • Any obstructions in the sidewalk that obstruct or narrow the path of travel such as protruding objects and items that narrow the required width • Street furniture • GIS information • Photographs Signalized Intersections • Crosswalks • Pedestrian ramps - curb ramps; width, slope, side flares, grooved borders, truncated domes, and alignment with the crosswalk • Accessible pedestrian signals • Traffic stop bars DAC uses a comprehensive approach to inspecting public rights-of-way (PROW). In order to conduct an assessment of all the requirements in the PROW, DAC conducts manual measurements of the field conditions and enters the information into our DACTrak pc tablet in the field. DAC has found that the use of automated equipment for running slopes on sidewalks, such as ultra -light profilers, do not provide an actual measurement, but only provide a chart showing ranges. In some cases, if a change in level is greater than % inch, no actual quantifiable information is reported of how much greater the severity. In order to get the actual measurements for the sidewalks, the use of a "profiler" does not provide the measurements needed for items such as vertical clearance and street furniture. DAC team members will conduct on-site inspections on our DACTrak pc tablets or slates and export the on-site field conditions for processing by our servers the same day of the inspection while located in the City of Redwood City. Thus, the draft report is ready the same day or at the end of the inspection of the particular site. Cost estimates are then refined by Michael Boga, Senior Director of Accessibility Services, in collaboration with the City. If the City has utilized particular cost estimates for standard nonaccessible items or elements, then the City's costs can be entered into the DACTrak program. The on-site facility team leader conducts a quality assurance review and contacts the field inspector regarding any items in the report that may need further investigation. The on-site facility team leader completes any necessary edits and the final quality control editor is notified that the report is ready for the final edit. Innovative Tools, Strategies and Best Practices Based on experience and knowledge of the accessibility field and best practices, DAC continues to develop innovative methodologies, easy to use ADA management tools, and proven, successful strategies for evaluating programs, services, activities, events, facilities, parks and public rights-of-way. DACTrak was developed by DAC for the purpose of easy and useful importing and management of the accessibility data collected in the field. DACTrak is interactive web -based software and is not an enhanced excel spread sheet. The ability to collect, compile, analyze and use report data in a practical format was one of the driving forces to develop the DACTrak intake and management software. DAC Response to the City of Redwood City for an ADA Self-evaluation and Transition Plan 2 31