C.R. has spent $34M improving accessibility since ADA compliance settlement

C.R. has spent $34M improving accessibility since ADA compliance settlement

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1. CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids has spent $34 million to bring public sidewalks, parks and other facilities into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act since executing a settlement agreement with the U.S. Justice Department in 2015 to eliminate physical and communication barriers in city infrastructure.

2. Cedar Rapids has worked on updating parks by quadrant, so northeast and northwest quadrant parks are completed — including Twin Pines Golf Course and the new ADA-compliant Mini Pines miniature course, as well as Ellis Harbor, said Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Koffron.

3. The settlement agreement has brought accessibility to the forefront of city processes, City Program Manager April Wing said

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