Blog | 22 Oktober 2024
Struggling with Resources? Here's How to Stay ADA-Compliant and Avoid Costly Lawsuits
In today’s day and age, resource shortages within Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Public Works departments have made it difficult to keep up with the demanding job of monitoring each county’s assets. There simply just isn’t enough time, money, or people to go out and count every crack in the pavement.
That being said, sending people out to traverse an entire city or road network inspecting every ADA and pedestrian asset takes an incredible amount of time and effort, not to mention the problems that arise from disorganized records and the human error of possibly missing key details. DOTs and Public Works departments must adapt by investing in new technologies that will help them function more efficiently, moving towards becoming “Smart Cities” to ensure that their assets are ADA-compliant. What does this mean for the cities themselves? It means that they need to begin exploring alternative options to avoid costly lawsuits and keep their pedestrians happy. Luckily, Cyclomedia is here to help!
Let Cyclomedia do the work for you
With our AI-driven asset extraction tool, we can discover what you own, where it is, what it’s worth, and the condition it’s in. Cyclomedia’s 360° imagery, LiDAR data capture, Street Smart web viewer, and measurement tools provide detail and clarity into what’s happening on the ground. By capturing razor-sharp images of our customer’s desired area, we help them bring their fieldwork straight to their desktop. When a DOT or Public Works department simply does not have enough manpower to do the job, Cyclomedia can quickly and efficiently collect the data they need.
With fresh images captured at regular intervals, our customers are confident that when they view our imagery, they are observing a real-world representation of their location. Cyclomedia’s AI can recognize assets that organizations want to keep track of- street signs, cracked pavement, manhole covers, ADA ramps, and more. Departments can then use this valuable data to efficiently identify problem areas that need to be fixed and updated in a timely manner. And, with Change Detection capabilities, we will even tell you if there has been a change in the condition of your assets year-over-year! By pointing you to the assets that need attention, we can save you the time and manpower it takes to review each and every one.
ADA compliance
Roughly 25 million Americans have disabilities that limit their ability to travel. Because of this, the Americans with Disabilities Act establishes requirements for governments to ensure travel is safe and efficient for everyone by having an ADA-compliant plan regarding the sidewalks and roads under their jurisdiction. Failure to comply with these requirements leads to costly lawsuits and fees from the Department of Justice.
Cyclomedia’s AI identifies ADA ramps and can help your organization find those that are likely not compliant with ADA regulations. It can measure the slope of the ramp, the width of the turning space and adjacent sidewalk, and more. We can identify, measure, and evaluate the condition of the ramps within a decided area, and deliver that data straight to our customers’ desktops in a matter of weeks. Our solution quickly and efficiently helps concerned departments know which ADA ramps might need attention and provide them with the imagery to know exactly what to expect when they arrive at the scene. Cyclomedia's solution can help organizations nationwide avoid the potential lawsuits that could arise from leaving their assets in poor shape.
Don’t wait until it’s too late- let Cyclomedia help you!
Staffing shortages, budget restraints and and disorganized processes make it challenging for DOTs and Public Works departments to ensure assets are maintained and ADA-compliant. With Cyclomedia’s AI-powered tools, 360° imagery, and LiDAR data, we bring critical asset information directly to your desktop, helping you avoid the risks of non-compliance and costly lawsuits. From identifying damaged ADA ramps to monitoring year-over-year changes, our solution empowers departments to act quickly and accurately. Don’t let resource limitations put your community—and your budget—at risk. Cyclomedia ensures your assets meet ADA standards efficiently, keeping public spaces safe, accessible, and compliant.