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beneficial designs sidewalk assessment tools
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sidewalk assessment tools
the right tools
Using the right tools for a job saves time, money, and effort. Beneficial Designs has developed a fully equipped sidewalk assessment vehicle, designed to streamline the sidewalk assessment process. Each component has been carefully manufactured to enable highly detailed and precise measurements of every important sidewalk feature.
Using the latest state-of-the-art assessment equipment, Beneficial Designs is able to quickly collect stroll data points and detailed feature data simultaneously. In one comprehensive sweep, PROWAP gathers all necessary and relevant information to ensure compliance with the Access Board’s Proposed Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG).
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assessment cart
The PROWAP assessment cart is a tool that enables an assessor to quickly and accurately collect detailed information about the public right-of-way in an automated fashion, while eliminating the need for bending and kneeling. The PROWAP cart is equipped with electronically stabilized sensors for measuring slopes and a digital distance encoder to measure lengths. The cart is set to 2 inches above the ground surface to enable the assessor to easily identify clearance barriers for mobility device users. It also reaches up to 80 inches in order to visually identify vertical obstructions.
assessment cart
The PROWAP assessment cart is a tool that enables an assessor to quickly and accurately collect detailed information about the public right-of-way in an automated fashion, while eliminating the need for bending and kneeling. The PROWAP cart is equipped with electronically stabilized sensors for measuring slopes and a digital distance encoder to measure lengths. The cart is set to 2 inches above the ground surface to enable the assessor to easily identify clearance barriers for mobility device users. It also reaches up to 80 inches in order to visually identify vertical obstructions.
digital height measuring device
The digital height measuring device (DHMD) eliminates physical strain, allowing an assessor to measure the height of a level change without kneeling or squatting. And with the click of a button, the collected data is immediately transferred to the PROWAP software.
digital height measuring device
The digital height measuring device (DHMD) eliminates physical strain, allowing an assessor to measure the height of a level change without kneeling or squatting. And with the click of a button, the collected data is immediately transferred to the PROWAP software.
digital measuring wheel
Can you imagine assessing miles of sidewalk environment dimensions with a tape measure? The digital measuring wheel (DMW) streamlines short distance measurements, such as curb ramps and path widths, minimizing time and effort. Like the DHMD, the DMW sends data directly to the PROWAP software.
digital measuring wheel
Can you imagine assessing miles of sidewalk environment dimensions with a tape measure? The digital measuring wheel (DMW) streamlines short distance measurements, such as curb ramps and path widths, minimizing time and effort. Like the DHMD, the DMW sends data directly to the PROWAP software.
PROWAP software
The PROWAP software is a customized tool developed by Beneficial Designs for the assessment of the public right-of-way environment. With the stroke of a key, the software is designed to work with the other PROWAP tools by monitoring and capturing live values, such as slopes and lengths. A picture is captured at every station along with a GPS point and an information snapshot of the path of travel at that point. The PROWAP software further assists the assessor by providing questions, text, and visual prompts for all required measurements at elements or issues.
PROWAP software
The PROWAP software is a customized tool developed by Beneficial Designs for the assessment of the public right-of-way environment. With the stroke of a key, the software is designed to work with the other PROWAP tools by monitoring and capturing live values, such as slopes and lengths. A picture is captured at every station along with a GPS point and an information snapshot of the path of travel at that point. The PROWAP software further assists the assessor by providing questions, text, and visual prompts for all required measurements at elements or issues.
SmartTool™ with SmartFeet
The SmartTool™ with SmartFeet is a waterproof, dustproof, and backlit digital level with added feet for a wider stance to reduce the possibility of tipping and imbalances. The SmartTool™ offers objective and detailed slope measurements in degrees, percent slope, and pitch to 0.1 degree of resolution and accuracy. Using a standard 9-volt battery, this inclinometer also features audio sound at both level and plumb.
The SmartFeet are precision-machined feet added to both ends of the 24-inch (60-cm) SmartTool™ level to prevent teetering on uneven surfaces. Teetering can cause significant measurement errors and is common on all types of surfaces. The position of the feet can be moved to the end of the SmartTool™ to measure a grade or cross-slope over a distance of up to 24 inches, representing the stance of a typical person moving across a path of travel, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. One of the two feet also provides a wider base and thus creates three points of contact to reduce tipping in the lateral direction. A SmartStrap is also included, enabling easy measurement without the need to bend over.
SmartTool™ with SmartFeet
The SmartTool™ with SmartFeet is a waterproof, dustproof, and backlit digital level with added feet for a wider stance to reduce the possibility of tipping and imbalances. The SmartTool™ offers objective and detailed slope measurements in degrees, percent slope, and pitch to 0.1 degree of resolution and accuracy. Using a standard 9-volt battery, this inclinometer also features audio sound at both level and plumb.
The SmartFeet are precision-machined feet added to both ends of the 24-inch (60-cm) SmartTool™ level to prevent teetering on uneven surfaces. Teetering can cause significant measurement errors and is common on all types of surfaces. The position of the feet can be moved to the end of the SmartTool™ to measure a grade or cross-slope over a distance of up to 24 inches, representing the stance of a typical person moving across a path of travel, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. One of the two feet also provides a wider base and thus creates three points of contact to reduce tipping in the lateral direction. A SmartStrap is also included, enabling easy measurement without the need to bend over.
Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool
According to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) and the ABA Standards (2015), “where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with [the guidelines listed in section] 306” for knee and toe clearance. Multiple measurements are required for a single space, which makes assessment difficult and time consuming. With our Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool, clearance measurements can be performed all at once without the need for bending over. The profile tool is designed for either ADA or ABA and streamlines knee and toe clearance assessment.
Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool
According to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) and the ABA Standards (2015), “where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with [the guidelines listed in section] 306” for knee and toe clearance. Multiple measurements are required for a single space, which makes assessment difficult and time consuming. With our Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool, clearance measurements can be performed all at once without the need for bending over. The profile tool is designed for either ADA or ABA and streamlines knee and toe clearance assessment.
