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ADA Transition Plan
ADA Transition Plan: Public Rights-of-Way
The purpose of this Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is to summarize the activities completed to-date related to ADA compliance and create a roadmap to update the City of Tumwater ADA Transition Plan.Commitment
The City has made a significant and long-term commitment to improving the accessibility of its pedestrian facilities, in addition to all other aspects of ADA compliance. We continue to create reasonable, accessible paths of travel in the public right-of-way for everyone, including people with disabilities.Self-Assessment
During the summer of 2020, City staff undertook an inventory of sidewalks throughout the City, noting deficiencies and locations. The City will continue to undertake structural and transportation modifications as part of capital improvement projects.Community and Stakeholder Engagement
The City provided opportunities for individuals and stakeholders to comment on this Transition Plan Update.Implementation
One of the most important aspects of preparing a transition plan is assigning priorities to structural modifications necessary to achieve program access. Obviously, the highest priority items should be undertaken first, and the completion schedule depends on these determinations.Schedule
The City will make reasonable efforts to improve the accessibility of pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way by appropriating funding specifically for ADA compliance through the City Council. The Council will determine the appropriate amount to spend each year.Methods for Removing Barriers
The City utilizes many different approaches in removing barriers in the public rights-of-way, including proactively identifying and eliminating the barrier, responding to public grievances, ensuring the appropriate design and build-out of new construction following current design guidelines.Prioritization
The City bases barrier removal priorities within the right-of-way on a number of factors: special request, location, condition, priority ranking, cost effectiveness, and any other pertinent considerations of the removal.Cost Effectiveness
As a final step, the cost is determined. Each location within the priority ranking is further prioritized using the relationship between cost and the above factors (location, accessibility, road classification, special request, etc.). This step will attempt to maximize the work accomplished for the construction dollars spent.Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Assistant Transportation & Engineering Director, Mary Heather Ames, at (360) 754-4140.2021 ADA Transition Plan Update
Appendix A1 - Curb Ramp Self-Evaluation
Appendix A2 - Sidewalk Self-Evaluation
Appendix B: 1992 ADA Transition Plan
Appendix C: Operating Policies Part 2 Section 7
Appendix D: Notice of Compliance