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LaBella says 4.36 miles of Menands sidewalks are partially or not accessible; capital estimate about $650,000
Summary
LaBella Associates presented the village’s ADA transition plan on March 17, identifying about 4.36 miles of sidewalks and pedestrian facilities rated partially or not accessible and recommending prioritized repairs and a multi‑year funding plan.
LaBella Associates presented the village’s ADA transition plan at the March 17 meeting, reporting that roughly 4.36 miles of sidewalks and pedestrian facilities in Menands were rated partially accessible or not accessible and recommending a multi‑year repair plan and schedule.
Mirren Galway, a planner with LaBella, summarized the scope and methodology: “An ADA transition plan is essentially an assessment of a community’s overall facilities for pedestrians, their infrastructure for pedestrians. It’s a part of the Americans with Disability Act,” she said, explaining the team used the Public Rights of Way Access Guidelines (PROWAG) and…
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