North Lauderdale outlines $2.9 million, county‑approved plan to repair city sidewalks after citywide LiDAR survey

At a June workshop, North Lauderdale public works officials described the findings of a citywide sidewalk condition assessment that will guide a surtax-funded, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant rehabilitation project.

The study, done with an iPhone LiDAR inspection platform contracted by the city, covered what Public Works said was 109 miles of city-owned sidewalk and 802 curb ramps. Public Works Director Sam May told commissioners the data will be used to develop a solicitation and a recommendation for award after an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Broward County is in place because the work will be paid with county surtax funding.

Why it matters: The project is the city’s primary plan to bring sidewalks into ADA compliance across neighborhoods and will be paid initially from $2.9 million in surtax funds the city secured for sidewalk rehabilitation. Staff said the inspection data are detailed enough to let the city set replacement thresholds, bid by square foot, and track work by specific panels and ramps.

Findings and scope

Public Works presented a large set of condition measures from the LiDAR inspection, including trip hazards, cracks, cross‑slope and detectable‑warning (tactile) deficiencies. Key figures presented by staff included:

- 109 miles of city‑owned sidewalks and 802 curb ramps inspected. - An average accessibility score reported by the vendor of about 3.8 out of 5. - Inventory…