The city has improved over 200 bus stops and 400 of its nearly 3,000 intersections to make them safer for people with disabilities.
The city of Chicago make accessibility improvements to over 100 city bus stops in 2024, according to a press release from the city, bringing more of Chicago’s infrastructure into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
In 2023, a federal judge ruled that the city violated ADA by not doing enough to accommodate people with disabilities at intersections.
Since 2022, Chicago has made improvements at over 200 bus stops and 400 intersections. “Infrastructure improvements vary based on the existing conditions at each bus stop. At locations with grass parkways, upgrades typically involve adding concrete pads adjacent to the curb to create accessible landings. Locations with uneven or narrow landings may require more significant work, including curb adjustments or other infrastructure improvements, to ensure accessibility.”
The city has a goal to make all 145 of its rail stations fully accessible by 2038.
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