AURORA, Colo. — The City of Aurora has launched an online survey and interactive map to gather feedback from residents in an effort to make the city safer and more accessible for those with disabilities.
“Phase One” of the city’s ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan will take place over the next two years. It will focus on improving public right-of-way infrastructure, including sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, intersections, and even tree pruning.
Denver7, Colin Riley Karlyn Shorb, Title II ADA Coordinator for the City of Aurora, says the city wants to be a “model of accessibility” for people with disabilities.
“The catalyst really was to undertake best practices as a city to make sure that our infrastructure not only meets the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act but that we’re an inclusive community,” Shorb said.
Shorb and Aurora need help locating areas of concern throughout the city.
“The more we hear from community members about where they’re seeing problems, where they’re having challenges, about places that they use most and can’t get across the street, for example, with their wheelchair. Then we also know how to prioritize the eventual plan that will be a multi year plan,” Shorb said.