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(Reported on behalf of Braintree Commission on Disabilities): missing curb cut: when a wheelchair user gets on the sidewalk at the corner of Washington & Central they cannot get off at Central & JFK memorial drive to continue down central Ave. the closest curb cut is all the way in front of Town Hall. Wheelchair users are forced to roll in the street against traffic here. Resident reports that there are multiple wheelchair users that live on Central Ave. this lack of curb cuts also becomes a problem at events such as the farmers market where people cannot get on/off the sidewalk.
Can a curb cut be added?
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Town of Braintree <small class="fwn">(Verified Official)</small>
Acknowledged Arlene, Licenses & Inspections (Registered User)
Arlene, Licenses & Inspections (Registered User)
Kristen, Licenses & Inspections (Registered User)
Jim, DPW (Verified Official)
Bob, Engineering (Registered User)
Bob, Engineering (Registered User)
It is unlikely that the curb ramps will be constructed this year as planned. Our sidewalk contractor is out straight on other projects in Town (just finished Adams Street and Hancock Street, working on Commercial Street (Penns Hill) and Middle Street.) They will likely be working until the snow season stops them.
The work is on our 100 Roads list, and anything left unfinished will be priorities next construction season.