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Computer Science

35 Olden Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Lot 13.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • The Computer Science building is a large rectangular building with 5 levels.
  • There is 1 elevator and 3 stairways within the building.
    However, only 2 stairways access all levels.
    The stairway to the south of the building only accesses Level B, 1 and 2.
  • The floors are signed as level B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The Computer Science building has 2 entrances; 1 entrance provides step-free level access (accessible entrance).
  • The accessible entrance has step-free level access via 2 sets of manual doors.
    There is then step-free level access from this entrance to the elevator, which in turn provides step-free level access to all circulation areas of the building.
  • The entrance on Shapiro Walk to the south of the building has stepped access with 2 sets of manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to all circulation areas of the building, via elevator.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are a mixture of carpet and tiles. The tiles have a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on all levels.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on levels B, 1 and 2.
  • Step-free shared restrooms are located on levels 3 and 4.

Parking (Lot 13)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the west of the building, off William Street.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is Princeton University Press.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 10 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 4in x 20ft (253cm x 610cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (160cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 263yd 1ft (241m) from the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
    • The location of the marked access aisle varies between the left and the right of the accessible parking space depending on which of the spaces is being used, as shown in the photographs.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On-street standard parking on Olden Street and William Street is metered Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 1pm-8pm.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the west of the building, across the green from Shapiro Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 2in (158cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a second set of manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The second set of doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 6in (168cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located to the north of the building, near where it joins with the Friend Center.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, G, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a low color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 4ft 10in (147cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 7ft 9in (175cm x 236cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway (North)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 3 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 33yd 2ft (31m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a low color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 4in x 8ft 5in (162cm x 256cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 6in x 6ft 4in (138cm x 192cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 3in (99cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 4in (40cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a medium color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 11in (58cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 11in (89cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 2in (97cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 2in (126cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.