3/19/2019
Thank you to those who attended the recent public information meeting for the MAPO ADA Transition Plan and Inventory. Project partners are working to finalize plans based on comments received and will be presenting plans to agencies for adoption in the coming months. Please visit again soon to see final draft plans and key dates for final adoption.
Please reach out to project contacts at any time if you have questions.
Nicollet County has completed a Self-Evaluation of pedestrian facilities within its jurisdiction and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that documents the following:
- Self-Evaluation Process
- Identified Barriers to Accessibility in Pedestrian Infrastructure
- Plan and Schedule for Removal of Barriers from the System
Please go to the following link to see the draft ADA Transition Plan for Nicollet County and provide your comments on the draft plan in the comment box provided in this page.
Nicollet County will adopt Part 1 along with Part 7 below as the full ADA Transition Plan for the County.
Part 1 – Draft MAPO ADA Transition Plan
This is the overarching MAPO ADA Transition Plan and Inventory document that identifies process requirements, methodology, and public outreach for all MAPO Partner Agencies.
Part 7 – Draft Nicollet County Transition Plan
This is specific to Nicollet County serving in concurrence with Part 7 as the official Nicollet County ADA Transition Plan and Inventory.
Overview
As part of a larger effort led by the Mankato/North Mankato Area Planning Organization (MAPO), Nicollet County is working to ensure pedestrian infrastructure along county roads is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Each jurisdiction within MAPO is performing a Self-Evaluation of the policies, practices and pedestrian infrastructure within public rights-of-way to identify ADA deficiencies that pose barriers to safe and efficient access for all users. Each jurisdiction will also complete an ADA Transition Plan that will provide a plan, schedule, and planning-level costs for upgrading pedestrian infrastructure and the removal of barriers to accessibility within the public rights of way.
Data Collection for the Nicollet County Self-Evaluation began in October of 2017 and should conclude by November 2017. The Nicollet County ADA Transition Plan development process will conclude in March of 2019 and will be included in the greater MAPO ADA Transition Plan document along with the other MAPO jurisdictions.
Please visit this page again for updates to the project schedule, notifications of upcoming public meetings, and other materials prepared as part of this process.
Links:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Under Title II of the ADA as well as 28 CFR 35.105 and 28 CFR 35.150, agencies are required to perform a Self- Evaluation and complete a Transition Plan to ensure all users have equal access to pedestrian facilities, services and programs.
Public Input: As required by 28 CFR 35, All entities are required to provide the public opportunity to participate throughout the planning process and submit concerns or complaints regarding pedestrian infrastructure. Please access the following link if you would like to submit a concern or comment.
Contacts
Seth Greenwood – Nicollet County ADA Coordinator
507-931-1760
seth.greenwood@co.nicollet.mn.us
Matt Lassonde – Transportation Planner
507-625.4171
matthewla@bolton-menk.com