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Residents press county on reduced parking, ADA access and public amenities for new government center

Tompkins County · December 9, 2025
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Summary

At the engagement session residents pressed the county on a projected reduction in parking, how mobility service vehicles would drop off passengers, ADA seating and requests for public water and restrooms in nearby DeWitt Park; county staff said details will be coordinated with the city and facilities.

Parking, ADA access and public‑facing amenities were a major focus of the community session on the Center of Government project.

Multiple on‑site and Zoom commenters asked how the project will provide visitor parking, where employees will park, and how small transit providers such as Gadabout would drop off riders. Designer (speaker 5) acknowledged a reduction in total parking spaces compared with the current site and said the plan includes a…

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