Upcoming sessions

March 2024 sessions (two half-days)

• When: Tuesday, March 5 (PROWAG I) and Wednesday, March 6 (PROWAG II), 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days 

• Where: South Elgin Public Works Department, 1000 Bowes Road, South Elgin, IL 60177

• Register for March PROWAG sessions 

May 2024 sessions (full day)

• When: Wednesday, May 1, PROWAG I from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and PROWAG II from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m. There will be a one hour lunch break between sessions.

• Where:  Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL 60480

• Register for May PROWAG sessions

What is PROWAG?

The Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) were published as the final rule by the U.S. Access Board in 2023. These guidelines, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), primarily address access to sidewalks and streets, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals, on-street parking, and other components of public right-of-way. 

About this training

CMAP’s PROWAG trainings are offered over two consecutive sessions (PROWAG I and PROWAG II). Each session will cover unique topics and attendance at both is recommended but not required. 

The sessions will cover how PROWAG interacts with other federal standards in addition to state and local standards, including key differences between PROWAG guidelines and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards. The training(s) will cover:

• Application and administration

• Identifying scoping requirements

• Alterations and scoping improvements

• Qualified historic facilities

• Construction of sidewalk facilities

• Maintenance of pedestrian traffic during construction

• Transit stops and shelters

• On-street parking

• Curb ramps

• Pedestrian traffic signals 

The intent is to have a dialog and equip attendees with actionable information to bring back to their communities. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions throughout the training or can submit questions in advance via email to Borja Gonzalez at bgonzalez@cmap.illinois.gov. There will be time dedicated to discussing specific issues that may be important to your community as well as sharing any best practices that you may already be using.

Who should attend?

The intended audience for this session includes but is not limited to: ADA coordinators, engineers, architects, planners, and anyone looking for assistance in navigating ADA requirements and gaining further insight of PROWAG. 

Resources from previous training

Public right-of-way accessibility guidelines (PROWAG) training - day one

Public right-of-way accessibility guidelines (PROWAG) training - day two