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Committee weighs bill requiring continuous, accessible pedestrian routes near hospitals, parks and schools during construction
Summary
Senate Bill 6,311 would require permittees to maintain continuous and accessible pedestrian passage within 300 feet of hospitals, parks and school zones during construction, authorize inspections and civil penalties, and direct WSDOT to adopt design standards; supporters praised the safety focus while cities and counties sought more local flexibility on feasibility and cost.
Senate Bill 6,311, presented to the Senate Transportation Committee, would require permittees to maintain continuous, accessible pedestrian passage during construction projects within 300 feet of hospitals, parks and school zones. The proposed substitute directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules and design standards for pedestrian reroutes and authorizes permitting authorities to inspect work zones, issue stop‑work orders and assess civil penalties for noncompliance.
Committee staff noted federal and ADA…
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