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DOT presents sidewalks/accessibility bill tied to ADA settlement; council raises cost, waiver and utility concerns
Summary
DOT presented Council Bill 25‑0119, prompted by an ADA partial consent decree, which would raise the minimum sidewalk width citywide and require property owners to ensure sidewalks are safe at property transfer or certain permits. Council members raised practical and equity concerns about costs, narrow historic blocks, utility pole placement and the waiver process; the committee deferred further action.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation told the Land Use & Transportation Committee April 16 that Council Bill 25‑0119 implements obligations from a recent ADA partial consent decree and would accelerate repairs to sidewalks, curb ramps and other accessible infrastructure across the city.
Luciano Diaz (DOT) said the PCD requires the city to invest in accessible infrastructure and described the bill’s principal provisions: increase the minimum required sidewalk width from 4 to 5 feet (to match DOT’s standard), require property owners to correct safety hazards when transferring property or applying for certain permits, permit property owners to use licensed providers and…
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