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Long Description: Handicap Accessibility Site Plan – Zone 1

Overview

This map is titled "Zone 1 Handicap Accessibility – March 2016." It shows accessible parking, entrances, pedestrian routes, and transportation features for a hospital campus located along North State Street. The map is oriented with north at the top and includes a scale measured in feet, ranging from 0 to 200 feet.

Purpose of the Map

The map identifies handicap-accessible features within Zone 1 of the campus, including:

  • Handicap parking spaces
  • Handicap-accessible entrance doors
  • Curb cuts and wheelchair ramps
  • Painted crosswalks
  • Shuttle bus stop locations

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Major Buildings and Areas

Several major hospital buildings and facilities are labeled and shown in relation to one another:

  • Adult Hospital is centrally located, with clearly marked East Wing, West Wing, South Wing and Acute Care Hospital/Acute Services Wing.
  • The Emergency Room entrances are identified near the Acute Care and MICU/MRI areas.
  • Batson Hospital is shown to the southeast of the Adult Hospital complex.
  • Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants is located north of Batson Hospital.
  • The Methodist Rehabilitation Center is positioned to the south.
  • The McBryde Building and adjacent Lot 1 parking area appear on the western side of the map.
  • A North State Street Parking Garage is located on the eastern side of North State Street.
  • Children’s Hospital is shown toward the southern portion of the map.

Streets and Orientation

  • North State Street runs generally north–south along the eastern side of the campus.
  • Peachtree Street appears on the eastern side near the parking garage.
  • Woodrow Wilson Avenue runs east–west near the southern edge of the map.
  • Building numbers (such as 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20) are used to help identify locations.

Accessible Features (Legend Explained)

The legend uses symbols to represent accessibility elements throughout the map:

  • Handicap parking spaces are marked near building entrances and parking areas.
  • Handicap-accessible entrance doors are shown at key building entry points, including hospital wings and emergency entrances.
  • Curb cuts and handicap ramps connect sidewalks, parking areas, and crosswalks.
  • Painted crosswalks indicate accessible pedestrian street crossings.
  • Shuttle bus stops are labeled with a number symbol and are placed near major buildings and entrances.

Pedestrian and Transportation Access

Accessible pedestrian routes connect parking areas, shuttle stops, and building entrances using curb ramps and crosswalks. Shuttle bus stops are positioned to minimize walking distance for individuals with mobility impairments, especially near hospital entrances and high-traffic care areas.

Overall Summary

This map provides an overview of accessible parking, entrances, pedestrian routes, and transportation options within Zone 1 of the hospital campus. It is designed to help patients, visitors, and staff with disabilities navigate safely and efficiently between parking areas, shuttle stops, streets and hospital buildings.

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