ABC17: Columbia sidewalk project to improve safety, ADA compliance

Making cities more accessible to people with disabilities is a challenge many Missouri cities face.  Columbia is tackling one particularly problematic sidewalk:

"It's good the city is tending to this particular location which seems it will make a big difference for somebody using any kind of mobility device," Scout Merry, with the Service for Independent Living said. . . . 

Columbia sidewalk is not currently accessible for people with disabities

"This particular project is important because it addresses two very valid concerns for that portion of the sidewalk. safety as well as ADA compliance. Currently the sidewalk does not meet those two standards," Steven Sapp said with Columbia Public Works.

A reason why this section of downtown Columbia was a top candidate for renovation.

Once completed, the project will allow everyone in the community access around town.