Blue Springs Sidewalk Repair and
ADA Transition Plan
Presented to:
Blue Springs City Council
December 15, 2014
TranSystems
John Zimmermann, PE, ENV SP
Project Manager
Beginning in May of 2014, TranSystems completed
field evaluations of 3,190 curb ramps and 168 miles
of sidewalk for this plan.
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Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Infrastructure
City initiated request to review and assess the
pedestrian access routes within City right-of-way.
Sidewalks
Curb ramps
Street crossings
Best practice for assessment:
Condition review
ADA Compliance
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Guidelines to provide reasonable accommodations to all
citizens.
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Transition to Compliance
Best Practice:
Assess the existing infrastructure within the City right-ofway
Create an ADA Transition Plan to guide remediation,
maintenance and new construction
Identify an ADA Coordinator for the City
Implement and Advertise an ADA Grievance Process
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Existing Conditions
Existing
Full
ADA Compliance
168 Miles
3%
Minor
Modifications to
Comply with
ADA
83%
Curb Ramps
3,190
7%
56%
Crosswalks (Street
Crossings)
1,276
75%
22%
Traffic Signals
10
0%
25%
Railroad Crossings
4
0%
100%
Stairs
6
0%
75%
Item
Sidewalks
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GIS Data
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Remediation
Standard Construction
Repairs and Replacements
Prioritization - Worst
Areas First
1. Grievances
2. Accessibility Focus Zones
3. City Services and Parks
4. Schools
5. Hospitals
6. All others
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Next Steps
City Council Comments
Public Comments
60 days
Finalize Transition Plan
Implement Recommendations
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