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BAR discusses plans to 'free the fountains' on Downtown Mall by adding tactile warning strips to restore access
Summary
City staff and the BAR explored options for removing chains and bollards from Downtown Mall fountains and restoring public access by installing detectable-warning strips or tactile pavers that meet accessibility requirements while minimizing damage to historic granite.
Staff told the BAR that the city manager directed Public Works to "free the fountains" on the Downtown Mall—remove temporary barriers and restore public access—for the Mall’s fiftieth anniversary. The objective is to find an off-the-shelf detectable-warning solution that signals the fountain edge to people with visual impairments without permanently damaging…
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