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Meriden presents ADA curb‑ramp inventory and funding plan; $38M citywide upgrade estimated

Meriden City Council · November 17, 2025
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Summary

Public Works and Beta Group reported an ADA self‑evaluation and prioritization: an initial focus area contains 744 ramps (estimated $6.1M), citywide inventory shows about 1,850 ramps (estimated $38M), 74 ramps were improved in 2025 (cost ~$407,000), and the CIP asks for $340,000 annually for ongoing replacement.

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Public Works Director John Lawler and consultants from Beta Group presented the city's Section 504/ADA curb‑ramp and sidewalk inventory and a multi‑year funding plan, telling the City Council the city is ahead of state notification requirements and has begun substantial work to bring curb ramps into compliance with federal Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

Tony Guerra, who leads GIS and asset management for Beta Group, said the project began about 15 months ago and…

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