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[ Page last updated 04-16-09 ]

 

 




Welcome to the Virginia Tech Universal Access Campus Map homepage. This site is intended to direct individuals who may have mobility impairments, or just the need to have reasonably accessible paths, along the most accessible routes on the Virginia Tech campus. Here you will find the location of most of our handicapped parking spaces, accessible building entrances, and elevator/wheelchair lifts. The campus maps available at this site are the most up to date available to students, campus visitors, and the general public. The Virginia Tech Universal Access Campus Map is available in three flavors: The easiest and most universally accessible of which is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format; There is one vector based drawing for PC users running Windows™ who are comfortable with downloading and installing a Web browser plug-in; and One viewable for those on ANY computer system (MACintosh©, LINUX, UNIX, or PC users (without the need of installing anything)) with an Internet connection of 56K or faster.

For a separate Universal Access Map of The New Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center area; home of The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center, and The Holtzman Alumni Center (in Adobe PDF, updated 10/12/05) click here.

 



PLEASE NOTE

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION AND CLOSINGS AFFECTING ACCESS ARE LISTED IN, OR LINKED TO
THE "Important Information, Sites of Interest, and Other Maps" SECTION
AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE. PLEASE REVIEW IT AS IT MAY CONTAIN DATA THAT HAS NOT AS OF YET BEEN UPDATED ON THE CURRENT MAPS AVAILABLE BELOW.
 

IMPORTANT: Day of Remembrance Accessible Parking Change (4/16/09)



FAST ACCESS LINKS

For computer savvy users wishing the latest version of the Campus Access Map in:

Adobe PDF [Map of the entire VT main campus (updated 6/16/06) click here]. All map PDF's look best when viewed using the most current version (8) of Acrobat Reader available from the link below. Once there you can select a version for your particular operating system.

For an Adobe PDF Universal Access Map of The New Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center area (updated 10/12/05 click here); home of The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center, and The Holtzman Alumni Center.

Click the button at left to download a free copy of the Adobe PDF Reader (If needed).

Autodesk DWF [Map of the entire VT Main Campus and the Corporate Research Center (updated 9/24/06) click here];, this map currently contains a few minor graphical and link errors (check back soon for corrections), however has totally up to date Campus Access information; or you may wish to download either of the previous two year's DWF maps by clicking one of the following: Fall-2005 or Fall-2004. The 2004 map contains few graphical errors but is somewhat out of date.

Click the button at left to download a free copy of the Autodesk Design Review - DWF Viewer (If needed).


All others please see below

Downloading the Access Map in Adobe PDF Instruction Section

Downloading the Access Map in Autodesk's AutoCAD Design Web Format

2 a) Downloading the Access Map in Autodesk's AutoCAD DWF Instruction Section

2 b) Viewing the Access Map in Autodesk's online AutoCAD DWF viewer without installing anything [Limited Functionality]


For a General Campus Map Overview (without access information) click on the four links below.
See regular map and direction information at Main Campus Map, Campus Guide, Building List and photograph links, and Parking Services web pages.

For Access Route information please see below.



FOR ALL COMPUTER PLATFORMS

[ VT Campus Access Map in Adobe PDF ] (Map last updated on 6-16-06)

Any computer user who has Adobe Acrobat, or Acrobat Reader (version 5 or later) on their computer system can click the link below to download, view, and print an 11"x17" color PDF map of the VT Universal Access Map. This map can be printed by selecting the "scale to fit" (or similar) command when in your printer's dialogue box after choosing the PRINT option under your FILE menu. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader (now Adobe Reader) installed on your computer, you may download and install it for free by clicking this link. After doing so you can download, view, and print this version of the VT Access Map by clicking here or on the image below [last updated 6-16-06]. A close-up PDF of the 2003 Access Map may also be downloaded by clicking here, While viewing the PDF map inside Adobe Reader you can also save it to your computer (for faster navigation of the map, or future reference) by clicking on the small image of a square floppy disk (usually in the upper left hand corner of the Adobe Reader). A Campus Map Index Page showing campus building locations on the "university grid" is also available in PDF format by clicking here (Please note that the hyperlinks shown in the PDF will not function).

VT Universal Access Map PDF

For a separate Universal Access Map of The New Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center area; home of The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center, and The Holtzman Alumni Center (in Adobe PDF, updated 10/12/05) click here.

As an alternative to using the Autodesk DWF Viewer/Plug-in you may also download an easy to view PDF copy (with color lines on a black background) of the Autodesk DWF map of the entire campus offered below by clicking the links later in this paragraph. This PDF contains "Bookmarks" of the same four quadrant (with sub-quadrants) campus grid plan as offered at: http://www.vt.edu/where_we_are/maps/. This now outdated map [last updated 8-18-04] is approximately 16.5" x 21" and is meant only for on-screen viewing. It is available by clicking the following link: 2004 VT Universal Access Campus Map with black background. [An older version of this map [a 11" x 17" PDF] is available both with and without a 1/4" white border; choose whichever may be easiest for you to read by clicking either of the following links: Access Map with border, or Access Map without border [last updated 8-13-03]]. Please note that none of the Web links listed on the "PDF" maps will function (as it is a picture only); The links are intended for use with the Autodesk DWF drawings and viewer plug-ins. Also, If you wish to print a copy of the VT Universal Access Map we recommend printing the current VT Access Map [last updated 6-16-06] listed in the section above in order to preserve your printer's ink.

VT Universal Access Map PDF of DWF

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FOR ALL COMPUTER PLATFORMS

[ VT Campus Access Map in Autodesk AutoCAD DWF ] (Map last updated on 9-24-06)

The following three options provide access to zoomable vector based AutoCAD "DWF" drawings of the Virginia Tech Campus. After viewing the instruction section the most current version of the Access Map may be downloaded by returning to this page and clicking on the corresponding DWF link listed in the "Fast Access Link" section above.


PC users who are comfortable downloading and using a Web browser plug-in or stand alone applet should click the orange link button below (Windows 2000, and XP Administrator or Power User privileges are required):

PC INSTRUCTIONS

MACintosh, LINUX, UNIX, or Windows PC users who have little or no knowledge of Web browser plug-ins, but who use a JAVA or Active X enabled Web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer™) and are comfortable using the Web browser's scrolling function may click the orange link button below [nothing to install]:

VIEWING THE MAP WITHOUT INSTALLING A PLUG-IN Please bear with us, but this particular option is not functioning properly with Apple's Safari web browser on a MACintosh at this time, we hope to have it running properly very soon. Safari users please use one of our PDF Access Map options until then. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue. (06/03/07 update)

 


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Printed maps of Virginia Tech's Access routes can be requested by contacting the Services for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788, or the Director of University ADA Service's office (within the Department of Human Resources' Employee Resource Center) at (540) 231-4638 (V), (TTY), (Fax), or (540) 231-9331.




IMPORTANT INFORMATION, Sites of Interest, and Other Maps
That are not included anywhere above.


Day of Remembrance Handicap Parking Information (Please click the link)

Campus 4/16 Tragedy Counseling Information

Note updated 04/16/2009
Counseling Available
Please see the following links for the most up to date information regarding counseling support services: Students: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/services.html, Faculty & Staff: http://www.hr.vt.edu/employeerelations/eap/index.html and the Human Resources page www.hr.vt.edu/ for a large list of ongoing resources. Another important resource is the Student/parent/family line (Office of Recovery and Support): 540/231-0062

Please consult the VT Tragedy Memorial Home page www.vt.edu/remember/ for further information.
4-16-Remembrance

4/16/07 -- 4/16/09

For Remembrance Day Accessible Parking Information please see our Parking Changes section below, or you may click the "quick-link" in the grid immediately above this section. (IMPORTANT UPDATE: 4/15/09)


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Latest Virginia Tech Campus Notices/News


Blacksburg Transit services, including BT's Access (paratransit) Information.
For more information please visit www.btransit.org or call 540/961-1185.


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Important New Building Access Information (approach to, or inside of structures)

Please Note; if you regularly access, or plan to access any building or parking (especially handicapped) located near or past construction areas on campus, please allow extra time on your commute to locate alternate parking or access route should your route or lot be blocked by construction or transient construction vehicles. Also, it would be very beneficial to see the daily VT Campus Notices and this website's Important Information as well as our Access Maps sections before venturing onto campus on any given day. These are our only ways of communicating any late breaking news that may help ease your travel on all our grounds. Please use our Access Maps to plan your alternate routes beforehand.

We have a lot of construction on campus this summer and apologize for any inconvenience that it may cause our VT community and visitors.

 

New Basketball Facility Construction on Washington St. near the Coliseum (May 19, 2008 update)

A new Basketball Facility is being constructed on Washington St. alongside the Cassell Coliseum replacing half of the tennis courts (formally) on the site. Currently a new construction site entrance is being installed perpendicular to Washington St. which will cross the sidewalk alongside the (former) southern tennis court end of the site. As always, please be careful when approaching this area or any construction site as sidewalk construction rubble and traffic may impede your safety or travel route.

 

Henderson Hall / Blackbox Theatre Construction - Road and Sidewalk Changes (April 15, 2009 update)

Please Note; Henderson Hal is now closed for renovation, during this time, a Blackbox (Performing Arts) Theatre will be constructed along its side - Please make note of the Road and Sidewalk Changes listed below.

Virginia Tech recently awarded a construction contract for the renovations of Henderson Hall and Construction of a new Blackbox Theatre behind Henderson Hall. This important academic and civic project will update aging Henderson Hall and construct a new performance venue. The community is requested to be alert for changes to sidewalks near Henderson Hall and some construction traffic on College Ave. On Monday February 18th, the contractor (Avis Construction Company, Inc) will begin mobilizing to the site. During the week, fencing will be erected around the area for safety reasons. Some sidewalks on the east and west sides of Henderson Hall will be closed. A portion of sidewalk on the north side of College Ave near the rear parking lot of Henderson Hall will be closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to use cross walks at College Ave/Main St and between Henderson/Squires to avoid the sidewalk closure. The temporary fencing is expected to be in place until the summer/fall 2009. All university offices formerly located in Henderson Hall have been relocated to other buildings; the SSD office is now located in Kent Sq. (please see below for further information.

THIS WORK IS NEARING COMPLETION. Please contact Van Coble at 231-4380 if you have any questions.

 

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office has moved downtown to Kent Square

Please Note; The Services for Students with Disabilities office has moved from Henderson Hall to the third floor of the Kent Square building in downtown Blacksburg (as of February 11, 2008). Wheelchair Access is easiest from the Washington St. side entrance, or via the fourth level of their parking garage (which opens to the buildings third floor via a small ramp and a door along side the elevator) near the handicap parking spaces. There is also a van accessible Handicap parking space outside of the garage, it is located off of Lee Street on the Kent Square grounds.

Please see the SSD website for further information at: http://www.ssd.vt.edu

Suggested Kent Square Access Route from Campus

Click the image below for the example Access Route from Squires to Kent Square & the SSD office with written directions. >>> ACCESS ROUTE SQUIRES TO KENT SQUARE

  • Please note that some of the town curb cuts along this route could be better, however we have found that this is the most accessible route. However, when entering or exiting Kent Square on the Washington Street lobby side-entry please be aware that due to the incline of the hill and sidewalk there are a series of steps built into the incline - exiting the plaza area that are directly inline with the doors; these brick steps are exiting a brick plaza and are made of the same color brick! Please be aware that there is no color difference between the bricks to help you distinguish that there is a built-in stair step up/down there; so use caution if you are heading forward towards or away from these doors; whether you are visually impaired, affected by a sudden change in light levels, or a wheelchair or scooter user. Please note that if you need a level path into this building, such as a wheelchair user would need, you will need to enter and exit this plaza at the end nearest Washington and Main Streets, i.e. its North-East corner adjacent to the Washington Street sidewalk (this path is cutting diagonally, a short way through this plaza (around the side of a (Ben & Jerry's) cafe table & chairs) between the lobby doors and the sidewalk).

    * Signage and a power-door opener at this location are expected later this year (11/08 update).
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    Norris Hall has reopened for limited access

    Virginia Tech Students, Faculty, and Staff may access Norris Hall through the side entrance across from Burruss Hall (the old main handicap access door). Please have appropriate ID with you, as all those entering must present a valid VT Hokie Passport at the door for admittance. The second floor's front (Drillfield end) wing has reopened as of April 10th 2009.

     

    Steam Tunnel Upgrade Projects (Nov. 11, 2008 update)

    There are several Steam Tunnel Construction Projects concluding currently on the VT main campus, NONE of which should affect accessible travel routes or handicapped parking.

     

    Construction on West Campus Drive at Prices Fork Road, and Stanger at Perry Streets (April 15, 2009 update)

    The Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech are working on intersection improvement projects. The on-campus improvements will take place on West Campus Drive, Prices Fork Road, Perry Street and Stanger Street.  The improvements, once completed, will decrease delays and congestion, and increase pedestrian safety.

    For more information about the project or to view a map of the affected area and pedestrian detour routes please visit:
    http://www.facilities.vt.edu/documents/ot/VARIOUS-INTERSECTIONS-SidewalkDetour.pdf.

     

    Burruss Hall tunnel's chair-lift has been taken out of operation; alternate wheelchair access to or from Burruss' 1st & 2nd floor front offices will be via the Hall's elevators; please see below. (April 15, 2009 update)

    The wheelchair lift in the tunnel bisecting Burruss' first floor will be permanently taken out of operation (& later removed). Wheelchair access to the front of Burruss Hall's first and second floor will be via the rear (South-East) Handicap entrance then via the Hall's rear and then front (North-West) elevators: The interior access between the front and rear first floors halls will be via the third floor. Due to the multiple levels on the second floor, full handicap access between the Hall's front and rear may be more easily achieved by using the respective front and rear elevators to loop around via the third floor. 

    * PLEASE NOTE that this will be the only wheelchair access route for individuals (prospective students, etc.) traveling to the undergraduate admissions offices.

    Directional signage to the Admission and Administration Offices will be placed throughout the building. A map of these routes will be posted near the Burruss rear hallways; it is available for online download from VT's Universal Access Campus Map website by clicking on the following link: www.maps.vt.edu/BurrussMap.pdf. Provisions are being made for more directional signage at this time.

    If you should have any access concerns please contact either the Services for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788, (TTY: (540) 231-1740, or ssd@vt.edu), or the Director of University ADA Services office at (540) 231-4638 (TTY: (540) 231-7227, or adainfo@vt.edu).

     

    Disability Accommodation Information

    If you are a person with a disability and need special accommodations or information regarding handicapped parking, impaired mobility seating, or services for deaf and hard of hearing, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788 (V) or (540) 231-1740 (TTY) between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by e-mail at ssd@vt.edu, or you may contact the office of Virginia Tech's Director of University ADA Services at (540) 231-4638 / adainfo@vt.edu, or if no answer the Human Resource office's secretary will help direct your call at (540) 231-9331. If you have an urgent question after hours please contact the VT Police at (540) 231-6411.

     


     

    Parking Changes Announced

    • Handicap Parking for the 4/16/09 event has been moved to the Solitude Lot: (Important Update: 4/16/09)

    IMPORTANT UPDATE: Handicap parking on the south side of the drill field is not available as they will close the roads (West Campus Drive, etc) leading to the Drillfield for the events; this is in contradiction to posted information.  Instead they have designated the Solitude lot (on West Campus Dr. across from Davidson Hall) for accessible parking for those who want to watch the race.  Visitors must come onto West Campus Drive from Prices Fork Rd. Jenny Mills at BT Access will be glad to help visitors with bus service if needed (961-1803). The following web site shows the route the regular BT buses will use, they are all accessible:

    http://www.btransit.org/cms.php/routes/04-16-09/4-15-09_maps/0415_ums.jpg

    The following website still lists Drillfield parking (INCORECTLY) but other info is correct:
    http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/campus_notices/campusnotice.php?item=2321

       

    Parking Permit Information is Located Below



    Road Change Announcements

     

    Please Note:
    The following are Traffic and Accessible Pathway Changes on the Main VT Campus.

     

    New Traffic Light on Southgate Drive

    A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Southgate Drive and Duck Pond Drive (September 2007).

    In addition to the new traffic signal on campus, several parking lots have been upgraded this summer to assist campus growth and universal access:

    • The Engel parking lot, located off West Campus Drive, is now gated. This has been done to provide secured access to the lot and improve vehicular movements.
    • Handicap parking spaces, bus parking, pedestrian sidewalks and entrance improvements have been added to the English Field parking lot.
    • The Architectural Annex parking lot has received additional parking spaces, improved pedestrian sidewalks and access as well as improvements to the storm water management system.
    • The Fleet Services parking lot has also been reconfigured and expanded between the lower western end of the existing parking lot and the adjacent Southgate Center parking lot.

     

     

    Steam Tunnel Upgrade Projects (Nov. 11, 2008 update)

    All steam tunnel work has concluded as far as access issues are concerned.



    Please Note

    • There is an unusual amount of construction and new road work this year in addition to the traffic pattern changes described above. Please use caution when traveling; driving, wheeling or walking in these areas. Understanding is appreciated as work continues to improve our campus.

     



    Parking Permits

    Visitor Parking Permits are available from the Visitors Center on Southgate Drive (near Route 460).

    Faculty, Staff and Student parking permits can be purchased at the Parking Services Office, located at 455 Tech Center Drive from 8 am – 5 pm Monday - Friday.

    Please remember that DMV issued Handicap Parking Tags or Place-cards are required whenever parking in a designated Handicap Parking space on campus. This is in addition to displaying a valid VT Parking Permit (unless parked in a metered space).


    Other access related information

    Rooms for Nursing Mothers - Several designated spaces are available to nursing mothers. These spaces are available to all employees, staff and students at Virginia Tech.

    Rooms are located in the following buildings:

    ==> Burruss Hall * ==> Career Services Building ==> Durham Hall * ==> Hutcheson Hall ==> Newman Library * ==> Southgate Center * ==> Virginia Bioinformatics II ==> Wallace Hall*
    (* equipped with Lactina pumps).

    Contact Family and Work/Life Resources for information on the use of these rooms or to register for their use. Visit the Family and Work/Life Resources website (http://www.worklife.vt.edu) or contact Cathy Jacobs (cajacobs@vt.edu) at 540 231-3213.

    Virginia Tech ADA Services (American with Disabilities Act) Office: Helpful site for VT employees with disabilities, and campus visitors. Click here: for the ADA Services Website.

    Virginia Tech Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office: Helpful site for VT students with disabilities. Click here: for the Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office Website.

    Virginia Travel Website: Helpful tips for ACCESSIBLE travel anywhere in the Commonwealth..


    Regular Maps:

    The Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center Access Map: containing The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center, and The Holtzman Alumni Center (Adobe PDF updated 10/12/05) click here.

    VT 2008 Regular HI-Resolution Graphic Campus Map (PDF file without access routes)

    Directions to Virginia Tech Campus

    All Maps to, and Information Regarding Parking Lots

    Campus Buildings

    Map and directions to the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

    Blacksburg Area

    Printed maps without designated access routes are available from the Publications Office: phone: (540) 231-6867 or e-mail:: phylo@vt.edu

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    Questions or comments about this site may be directed to VT's Director of University ADA Services; Virginia Reilly, Ph.D

    (540) 231-4638 (V), (540) 231-7227 (TTY),
    Fax: (540) 231-6479

    This page last updated:

    06:34 AM, 04/16/09

    Site designed and maintained by David Paul Bingham, Assoc. AIA; (540) 231-4638

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