San Rafael staff outline ADA self-evaluation and transition-plan timeline; commissioners press for prioritization and follow-up on local accessibility problems

Jul 8, 2026

Public Works said it will advertise an RFP in early July for an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan; commissioners sought clarity on funding, prioritization, curb-ramp inventories and asked staff to follow up on local elevator and accessible-parking problems raised during public comment.

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Greg Minor introduced a status update on San Rafael's Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation and transition plan. John Thomas of Public Works said the department is targeting early July to post the RFP and hopes to secure a contract and begin phased work this summer. Thomas said the city has allocated $100,000 for phase 1 but expects a full plan to cost between $150,000 and $200,000 based on recent, comparable municipal projects.

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