BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The City of Bellingham is working to improve accessibility with plans for new sidewalks, ramps and pedestrian crossings.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits local governments from discriminating on the basis of disability, so Bellingham is evaluating their current level of accessibility and developing a plan to transition to full access in all service, programs and activities.
“Access is not only a civil right, it is our social responsibility to uphold and promote diversity and inclusion,” says Kim Brown with Public Works.
Brown says their ADA “transition plan” focuses on the public right-of-way within Bellingham’s pedestrian network.
They’re inviting the public to help identify barriers and prioritize accessibility improvements at an open house on June 26 at the Bellingham Public Library, beginning at 5:30 PM.