BALTIMORE — The City of Baltimore will use funds from a settlement agreement to make Baltimore more accessible to people with disabilities and pedestrians, Mayor Scott announced Thursday.
The agreement is part of a partial consent ordinance that will see the city invest in sidewalks and curb ramps.
Under the terms of the agreement, the city plans to invest $44 million in sidewalks and curb ramps over the next four years.
$8 million will be allocated for FY25, and $12 million each for FY26, FY27, and FY28.
The agreement includes creating a program within the city's Department of Transportation dedicated to managing the program.
“As with many historic cities on the East Coast, the challenges posed by our city's sidewalks and curbs long predate the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the need to make appropriate changes to our infrastructure is tremendous. “It poses challenges,” Mayor Scott said. “However, under my administration, I am committed to taking all necessary steps to put Baltimore City on track to become ADA compliant and to make Baltimore City more accessible than ever to the disabled community.” I’m here.”
An ADA Coordinator will also be appointed to monitor accessibility and develop maintenance programs, with a focus on maintaining pedestrian rights-of-way.
