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Worcester begins citywide ADA transition inventory for public right‑of‑way; thousands of curb ramps flagged for repair
Summary
City staff said a grant and local funds are supporting a citywide inventory of sidewalks and curb ramps. Initial photographic review flagged roughly 2,800–3,000 deficient ramps and about 4,000 additional ramps need field inspection, with work under way by Environmental Partners (now part of Apex).
City staff told the Accessibility Advisory Commission that Worcester has started an ADA transition inventory of public rights of way funded by a state/federal grant, an earmark and local funds, a process intended to map sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure for compliance with accessibility standards.
"The City received a grant and an earmark for this effort, and we're also contributing some local funding as well because it is such a significant effort," a Transportation Department official said. Staff reported an initial photographic assessment identified roughly 2,800–3,000 ramps that appear deficient and about 4,000 curb ramps that still require field inspection to confirm condition and compliance.
The work is being done by Environmental Partners, now part of Apex, which is conducting both the sidewalk and curb ramp inventories. Staff said the resulting mapped database will be used to develop a multiyear plan to address upgrades and repairs. Commissioners were advised to report urgent issues to 311 for immediate attention while the inventory is completed.
