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Public Works outlines citywide sidewalk projects, prioritizes ADA fixes in historic district
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Summary
Public Works presented a new story map and a project list covering multiple sidewalk and trail projects across Annapolis, said the historic‑district ADA assessment is complete, and told aldermen it will prioritize Level‑1 ADA fixes and user‑requested repairs while updating the CIP schedule on the story map.
Public Works briefed the Finance Standing Committee on March 18 about an expanded set of sidewalk and active‑transportation projects and a newly published story map that links project entries to the city’s CIP book.
Betsy McCown, bureau chief of engineering and construction, introduced the story map and said it will be updated regularly to track milestones and construction status. Allison DiMatteo, a public‑works engineer, described two categories of pedestrian work: general concrete sidewalk repairs (to follow the roads program and utility work) and brick/“historic” sidewalks, where ADA compliance requires special treatment.
DiMatteo said an ADA assessment of the historic district is complete and that the department is using that study to prioritize locations. She described a three‑level priority system: Level 1 sites have the most severe noncompliance and will be tackled first; Level 3 items are generally easier repairs such as adding detectable warning pads. Projects discussed included State Circle (priority for brick sidewalks and ADA ramps), Barbud Lane (construction expected to begin this summer), Bay Ridge Avenue (feasibility/design and potential right‑of‑way near a church), Cedar Park (design kickoff), Farragut Road (Safe Routes to School connection), Panel Road (new CIP for FY2027) and several trail connectors (Hilltop Lane, College Creek).
Traffic engineer Jeff Winson answered questions about a proposed 10‑foot West–East Expressway path, explaining that the design follows SHA specifications tied to grant funding and that bollards or other controls could be added to prevent vehicle access where the path intersects neighborhood streets. Committee members asked for clearer timing and prioritized reporting; several projects currently list construction in 2028 and staff said some schedules may shift depending on design and budget.
Members and staff agreed the story map should be the primary public update source and recommended quarterly briefings to highlight changes, milestone updates and budget implications.
