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Project Overview
The City is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to ensure all residents have safe and equitable access to public spaces and services. This initiative includes a thorough evaluation of existing City facilities, programs, services, and activities. As part of this effort, the City will develop a framework to guide future evaluations and updates, including prioritization and implementation strategies. A key component of the project is a comprehensive condition assessment of all sidewalks, curb ramps, signalized intersections, and pedestrian facilities within the public right-of-way. This assessment will support the development of the City's first Sidewalk Master Plan, which will help identify gaps, improve accessibility, and plans for future infrastructure improvements citywide.
Beginning Monday, August 11, the City of Arlington’s Public Works Department will launch a citywide sidewalk condition assessment as part of its ongoing commitment to improving pedestrian accessibility and mobility. Residents may notice a van equipped with advanced scanning equipment driving through neighborhoods. This vehicle uses LiDAR technology—a remote sensing method that captures high-resolution, 3D information about the environment—to survey sidewalk conditions within the public right of way.