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26 <br /> 2017®2022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> 1.2.4e.At least one bus stop in each town is converted into a wellness stop/integrated garden. <br /> Responsible Agencies:Town Planning Departments, OCAMS, with involvement from DEAPR, Chapel Hill <br /> Transit (CHT), Orange Public Transportation (OPT), and OCDOA <br /> "bjective :1 3 Create and implement county and town development and construction regulations and <br /> standards that address senior mobility challenges. <br /> le,oy .3.1 Review design and construction regulations and standards to ensure that built <br /> environments are accessible and easy to visit. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 1.3.1a. Existing public spaces are reviewed for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) <br /> standards and feedback is provided to county and town Planning Boards. <br /> 1.3.1b. New design regulations and standards are created as needed. <br /> 1.3.1c. In historic districts or circumstances where it is not feasible to provide ADA access per code, <br /> alternative means of ensuring access to structures and safe places to cross streets (e.g., move street <br /> crossings to other areas, wayfinding for disability access) are sought by towns. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Orange County and town Planning Departments, Orange County Disability <br /> Awareness Council <br /> C, y. m." m , Foster partnerships between public and private agencies to improve public <br /> infrastructure. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 1.3.2a. Partnerships are encouraged between public and private sector agencies to help finance <br /> accessibility improvements to buildings, outdoor spaces, and public transportation, such as benches and <br /> bus shelters. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA <br /> 20 <br />