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	Pedestrians using wheelchairs or walkers and pedestrians with strollers need a relatively flat walking surface. The side flares and cross slopes of a driveway apron can cause tipping or a loss of balance. The preferred American with Disabilities Act Accessibilty Guidelines (ADAAG) design for driveway crossing is to place the driveway crossing completely out of the path of the walkway. Acceptable alternatives incorporate the driveway into the walkway but provide a clear, flat space behind the driveway apron. Safe A safe sidewalk has a level alignment that goes around driveway crossings. For new builds, driveway crossings should be designed to the comfortable level. Comfortable A comfortable sidewalk has limited driveway curb cuts or has shared curb cuts (one driveway per use per street), and the walkway alignment is straight behind the driveway crossings. Destination A destination facility has a minimum number of or no driveway crossings because vehicular traffic is limited or not allowed. Resources Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access: Part II of II Best Pratices Design Guide http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sidewalk2/