Lawmakers press for accessible benches and walkways in Capitol Mall plan

Multiple participants noted accessibility concerns observed during the tour, including benches set on elevated platforms and steep connections between park areas and parking. One participant who said they represent Cleveland thanked the commenter and urged design adjustments so seating and walkways would better serve people with mobility devices: “So the benches that are there, we might be able to include another that might be why there that would accommodate different types of devices as well. So and be flat flush to the ground,” the representative said.