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To build a plan for everyone, we need your help! We will be engaging the community to get feedback on how best to prioritize safety improvements for the city. Whether you walk, bike, drive, use a wheelchair, take transit, or ride a scooter, we want to hear from you. Explore our feedback opportunities to share your thoughts in the interactive map and survey tabs. For more background on the project explore the resources and FAQ tabs.

An ADA Transition Plan is a roadmap that helps cities and towns make sure that their buildings, streets, and sidewalks are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. "ADA" stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is a law that requires public places to be accessible.

The Transition Plan includes:

1. Identifying Barriers: Finding places where there are obstacles that make it hard for people with disabilities to get around, like steps without ramps or sidewalks that are too narrow.

2. Setting Priorities: Deciding which barriers should be fixed first. For example, making sure that public buildings like schools and libraries are accessible could be a top priority.

3. Scheduling and Budgeting: Planning when and how the changes will be made, including how much they will cost.

4. Monitoring Progress: Keeping track of how well the plan is being followed and making adjustments if needed.

The goal is to make the town or city a welcoming place for everyone, so people with disabilities can move around freely and safely.

The Department of Justice published revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. The 2010 Standards set minimum requirements – both scoping and technical – for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

Learn more at https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/...

The Access Board has published new guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) that address access to sidewalks and streets, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals, on-street parking, and other components of public right-of-way.

Learn more at https://www.access-board.gov/prowag/

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to improve pedestrian accessibility and prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

Learn more at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A