[MassHistPres] Barrier-free Paving Alternatives

[karle packard]

In various situations where trying to reduce the visual impact of paving, alternatives to blacktop bituminous concrete have been specified. These include chipseal (an exposed gravel surface embedded in asphalt), and brick or stone pavers. While pavers may be suitable for an urban setting, in a rural setting that historically would have been unpaved, chipseal has often been seen as a suitable compromise between meeting contemporary needs and historical appropriateness.
Has anyone using chipseal run into problems complying with Massachusetts' Architectural Access Board regulations or with ADA guidelines?
Karle Packard AIA
Red Hawk Studio Architects, Inc.
Concord, MA