Many rely on pedestrian travel for everyday life. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) require government agencies to design, construct, retrofit, and maintain infrastructure that allows access for persons with disabilities or limited mobility. 

Public Works has developed a transportation plan to improve policies and procedures, road standards, and roadway features such as sidewalks and curb ramps for people with disabilities. This plan shows improvements that have been made and places needing further improvements and outlines a timeline for future projects. Areas for improvement in the new plan include:

• How we respond to requests and design of traffic signals
• Updating ADA standards for county roads
• Adding curb ramps, sidewalks, and pedestrian features to road standards

Thurston County Public Works ADA Transition Plan

Funding Sources

Planned ADA projects can be funded through the following sources:

• County Road Fund
• WSDOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Program
• Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program
• WSDOT Safe Routes to School Program
• Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)