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Somerset council asks consultants for phased sidewalk and ADA fixes after traffic and accessibility studies
Summary
Following a traffic study and an ADA accessibility assessment, the council asked consultants to deliver targeted cost estimates for three town‑wide fixes (curb/gutter heights, PROWAG‑compliant curb ramps, regrading drop‑offs), three ADA hotspots, and a community charrette for a proposed Cumberland sidewalk extension.
Somerset’s council directed consultants on Monday to provide targeted cost estimates and engagement plans after reviews from The Traffic Group and Dewberry highlighted safety and accessibility issues across the town.
Town Manager EJ briefed the council on recent sidewalk work and longer‑term planning, saying the week of 07/07/2025 crews performed precision concrete shaving and that eight highly damaged sidewalk locations are scheduled for replacement on July 25. EJ said the town aims to incorporate periodic shaving into a long‑term maintenance cycle.
Paul Doerr, director of traffic engineering at the Traffic Group, told the council his team’s field observations found some signs and sight lines obstructed by shrubs but generally moderate vehicle speeds. “It’s not a design issue. It’s an…
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