Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan
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In Boulder, we believe that mobility for people of all abilities is a fundamental right. We strive to provide a transportation system with a variety of safe, accessible and sustainable travel options that connect people with each other and the places they want to go. This builds a stronger community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
The ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan is a project being completed by the City of Boulder Transportation & Mobility Department to ensure the accessibility of the city's transportation facilities, programs and services for all mobility levels. The ADA Self-Evaluation assesses how well the city’s transportation system—such as sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals and crossings, and transit stops—complies with the ADA.
With community support and feedback regarding transportation accessibility barriers, staff created an ADA Self-Evaluation Plan. Thanks to all who completed the Self-Evaluation review questionnaire! Stay tuned for the launch of the ADA Transition Plan in Summer/Fall 2021.
Watch this page for further details or sign-upfor the ADA Plan email list to keep informed about upcoming events and feedback opportunities.
In Boulder, we believe that mobility for people of all abilities is a fundamental right. We strive to provide a transportation system with a variety of safe, accessible and sustainable travel options that connect people with each other and the places they want to go. This builds a stronger community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
The ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan is a project being completed by the City of Boulder Transportation & Mobility Department to ensure the accessibility of the city's transportation facilities, programs and services for all mobility levels. The ADA Self-Evaluation assesses how well the city’s transportation system—such as sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals and crossings, and transit stops—complies with the ADA.
With community support and feedback regarding transportation accessibility barriers, staff created an ADA Self-Evaluation Plan. Thanks to all who completed the Self-Evaluation review questionnaire! Stay tuned for the launch of the ADA Transition Plan in Summer/Fall 2021.
Watch this page for further details or sign-upfor the ADA Plan email list to keep informed about upcoming events and feedback opportunities.
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First, a huge thank you to our Be Heard ADA Plan community for your contributions through this channel, as well as in-person feedback.
Staff continues to work remotely as we finalize the ADA Self-Eval Plan. Given the cancellation of What's Up Boulder where project staff planned to share a draft of the Plan with the community, we are in the process of determining whether to hold off on presenting the draft Plan until COVID-19 gathering restrictions can be lifted or sharing at least an Executive Summary remotely to gather your thoughts and feedback while we sort out next steps.
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First, a huge thank you to our Be Heard ADA Plan community for your contributions through this channel, as well as in-person feedback.
Staff continues to work remotely as we finalize the ADA Self-Eval Plan. Given the cancellation of What's Up Boulder where project staff planned to share a draft of the Plan with the community, we are in the process of determining whether to hold off on presenting the draft Plan until COVID-19 gathering restrictions can be lifted or sharing at least an Executive Summary remotely to gather your thoughts and feedback while we sort out next steps.
Be sure to sign up for our eNews and watch this page for updates.
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Mobility for people of all abilities is a fundamental right. That's why the City of Boulder is evaluating how well the city's transportation system complies with the ADA to determine areas for improvement, from uneven sidewalks to missing curb ramps.
To help create a plan for mobility improvements, staff has gathered feedback from community members with disabilities and those who care for individuals with disabilities. Below are the top five barriers to transportation accessibility in Boulder heard from the community, which you can also view in this infographic.
Mobility for people of all abilities is a fundamental right. That's why the City of Boulder is evaluating how well the city's transportation system complies with the ADA to determine areas for improvement, from uneven sidewalks to missing curb ramps.
To help create a plan for mobility improvements, staff has gathered feedback from community members with disabilities and those who care for individuals with disabilities. Below are the top five barriers to transportation accessibility in Boulder heard from the community, which you can also view in this infographic.
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Between June and September 2019, city transportation staff presented to local boards/committees, helped organize a number of accessibility-focused events and received dozens of responses through Be Heard Boulder regarding accessibility barriers and gaps access.
Stay tuned! Staff anticipates hosting an ADA Plan Open House in Spring 2020 to share the Self-Evaluation Plan results with the community. Next, staff will launch the ADA Transition Plan phase in order to prioritize, plan and draft a schedule to make the improvements identified.
Between June and September 2019, city transportation staff presented to local boards/committees, helped organize a number of accessibility-focused events and received dozens of responses through Be Heard Boulder regarding accessibility barriers and gaps access.
Stay tuned! Staff anticipates hosting an ADA Plan Open House in Spring 2020 to share the Self-Evaluation Plan results with the community. Next, staff will launch the ADA Transition Plan phase in order to prioritize, plan and draft a schedule to make the improvements identified.
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Judy Dixon, National Federation of the Blind member
We interviewed community members to learn more about their experiences with transportation accessibility in Boulder:
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John Couch, community member
We interviewed community members to learn more about their experiences with transportation accessibility in Boulder.
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
Development of project timeline, ADA 101 brochure, introduction to TAB, meetings with stakeholders.
Existing Conditions: Feb-Dec '19
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
Collection of existing accessibility information regarding programs, plans and policies relevant to development of transportation infrastructure (sidewalks, curb ramps, multi-use paths, pedestrian crossings and access to transit stops). Presentations to stakeholder groups. Collection of community feedback from Accessibility Barriers Questionnaire and Map.
Presentation to TAB: Jan 13, 2020
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
Project update to TAB regarding initial self-evaluation findings, feedback themes and next steps.
Winter Roll & Stroll: Feb 11, 2020
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
Topher & Vijay of the City's Open Space and Mountain Parks Dept showcase what it's like navigating the city by wheelchair.
Self-Eval Drafting: Dec '19-March '21
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
Consolidation of findings from review meetings with those who construct/upgrade accessible features and from Be Heard Boulder and community feedback.
Self-Eval Stakeholder Review: Spring-Summer 2021
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
The community is invited to review the ADA Self-Evaluation Executive Summary and complete the review questionnaire to offer staff feedback (available on this page). Project staff provide updates to stakeholder organizations.
Accessibility Panel (Virtual): July 29
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan has finished this stage
Join City of Boulder staff and local mobility advocacy representatives for a virtual lunchtime Accessibility Panel to discuss takeaways from the ADA Self-Evaluation and next steps for developing the ADA Transition Plan. Following the panel, there will be time for audience Q&A.
Transition Plan Drafting: Fall - Winter 2021
Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan is currently at this stage
Based on community feedback and overall findings from the Self-Eval, staff will draft a Transition Plan to prioritize, plan and draft a schedule to make the improvements identified, in collaboration with partner agencies.
Transition Plan to TAB: Late-2021
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