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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Sidewalk division funding and pedestrian ramp upgrades
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Commissioner Rodriguez outlines the budget allocation for the sidewalk division and its responsibilities.
- The sidewalk division oversees 12,000 miles of sidewalk
- $4.7 million is allocated to address rising costs of materials for pedestrian ramp upgrades and installations
- Last year, DOT upgraded or installed pedestrian ramps at over 9,300 corners
- This funding allows the continuation of work to improve accessibility for New Yorkers of all abilities
Ydanis Rodriguez
0:13:08
For our sidewalk division, which oversees 12,000 miles of sidewalk, this budget include 4,700,000.0 to keep up with the rising cost of steel, concrete, and other materials needed for pedestrians, ramp, upgrade, and installation.
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Last year DOT oversaw the upgrade or installation of pedestrian ramp at over 9,300 corners.
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And this new funding will allow us to continue this important work that help New Yorkers of all abilities cross the street safe.