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County says transit project walk-through complete; ADA ramp and elevator issues under review
Summary
Knox County officials reported the transit facility project is underway after a contractor walk-through. Staff said they are addressing ADA ramp access and elevator issues, Modern Builders is on site, and crosswalk work is progressing; paving of Chestnut Street is scheduled by the city with date not specified.
Knox County officials told the Board of Commissioners on April 7 that construction on the county’s transit project is underway following a first contractor walk-through.
Officials said they are making modifications based on the walk-through, are working on ADA ramp access to the building and are addressing elevator issues. Modern Builders is the contractor on site, and crosswalk projects at the front and back of the building are progressing. Commissioners said they expect the city to schedule paving of Chestnut Street, but no date for that paving was provided in the meeting record.
Why it matters: The transit project affects accessibility and safety for transit riders and pedestrians. ADA ramp and elevator work determine whether the facility will be accessible on opening; crosswalks and nearby paving affect pedestrian connections to the site.
What happens next: County staff will continue to work with the contractor and the city on ADA access, elevator fixes and paving schedules. No formal vote or funding decision on the project was recorded at this meeting.
