Accessibility
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Pedestrian Accessibility
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets certain design standards for public infrastructure to maximize accessibility for all citizens. These standards apply to all new construction and any existing public facilities that are reconstructed must be altered to meet current standards.
The Division of Public Works is responsible for ensuring that pedestrian facilities within the county’s right-of-way, including sidewalks and curb ramps, are accessible to all pedestrians.
Inspection & Repairs
The division recently inspected all existing pedestrian facilities within county roads right-of-way to determine if they comply with current ADA accessibility standards. Results of the Self Evaluation Report of the inspection will be used to plan sidewalk replacement projects.
Public Input
The division is also requesting public input regarding existing pedestrian accessibility needs along county roads. Residents who wish to provide comments are encouraged to submit a brief description of the barrier to accessibility they currently face to the Office of Transportation Engineering. Concerned citizens may provide input by sending an email to the office, or sending a letter by regular mail to:
ADA Coordinator
Office of Transportation Engineering
Division of Public Works
355 Montevue Lane, Suite 200
Frederick, MD 21702
Note: for complete ADA Information see ADA Information & Resources web page.
Contact Us
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ADA Coordinator - Public Right-of-Way:
Dave Olney
Engineering Supervisor, Office of Transportation Engineering
Ph: 301-600-2930
Project Manager - ADA contracts:
Brandon Henderson
Project Manager II, Dept. of Eng. and Construction Mgmt.
Ph: 301-600-3569
Frederick County Division of Public Works
Office of Transportation Engineering
355 Montevue LaneSuite 200
Frederick, MD 21702
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Frederick County has adopted a Transition Plan to address barriers to accessibility in County maintained public rights of way. The Transition Plan will address barriers identified in the 2014 Self Evaluation over a ten year period beginning in Fiscal Year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015.
The Transition Plan may be viewed at the following links:
Transition Plan
Appendix II: Reference Materials
Appendix III: Map of Survey Areas (map 1 of 2)
Appendix III: Map of Survey Areas (map 2 of 2)
Appendix IV: Mitigations listed by road with estimated costs
Appendix V: Barriers to Pedestrian Accessibility with Proposed Mitigations
Appendix VI: Transportation Facilities on County Roads
Appendix VII: Public Schools with Walking Routes on County Roads
Appendix VIII: Tentative Project List FY 2016
Appendix VIII: Tentative Project List "b" FY 2016
ADA Semi-Annual Reports
Summer 2021
Summer 2020 - Report 2
Summer 2020 - Report 1
Winter 2019
Summer 2019
Winter 2019
Summer 2018
Winter 2018
Summer 2017
Winter 2017
June 2016
December 2015
October 2015
December 2014
Sidewalk Retrofit
Sidewalk Retrofit Program
ADA retrofit work is also incorporated into the Pavement Management Program
Self Evaluation Report
Frederick County inventoried and inspected all sidewalks and ramps in County rights-of-way in 2014, resulting in a "Self Evaluation" report. This report was used to develop plans for repairing non-compliant pedestrian facilities. The 2014 Self Evaluation was updated in 2019.
The 2019 Self Evaluation Update may be viewed at the links below:
Frederick County Self Evaluation 2019 Update
Appendix I - Grievance Reporting Form
Appendix II - Survey Area Map
Appendix III - Updated list of Roads with Sidewalks subject to 2014 Agreement
Appendix IV - Updated list of Intersections with Ramps subject to 2014 Agreement
Appendix V - 2019 Accessibility Survey - New Roads
The 2014 Self Evaluation may be viewed at the links below:
Frederick County Self Evaluation - June 2014
Appendix I - Grievance Reporting Form
Appendix II - Survey Area Map
Appendix III - Sidewalk Inventory
Appendix IV - Ramp Inventory
Field Notes
The field notes generated during the 2014 evaluation may be viewed at the following links:
Ramps 1 of 2
Ramps 2 of 2
Sidewalks 1 of 4
Sidewalks 2 of 4
Sidewalks 3 of 4
Sidewalks 4 of 4