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Commissioners approve $440 million, 40‑year ADA right‑of‑way transition plan for county
Summary
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Phase 1 of a public right‑of‑way ADA transition plan that staff estimated would cost about $440 million and take roughly 40 years to complete; the plan prioritizes upgrades to curb ramps and pedestrian islands and anticipates an average annual investment of about $11 million.
Washington County commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 18 to adopt Phase 1 of a Public Right of Way Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan that staff said will prioritize curb ramps and pedestrian islands and will be implemented over multiple decades.
“Using the Action Plan Schedule as a guide, our implementation strategies for the Action Plan are listed here. The goal is to tackle highest priority curb ramps first,” said Stacy Shetler, county engineer, during the presentation. Shetler…
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