In the Works - Community Newsletter In the Works May 2017 | Page 44

Ramping Up
for a More
Accessible City
One of our priorities at Public Works
is to make San Francisco accessible to
all users, and one way we achieve that
is by constructing ADA-accessible curb
ramps.
More than 1,000 curb ramps are
installed annually – during the last fiscal
year we hit the 1,326 mark. If you use a
wheelchair, walker or mobility scooter,
please let us know if there’s a location
that needs a curb ramp. We prioritize
areas near transit stops, schools, senior
centers, health centers and hospitals,
shopping districts and other public
accommodations.
Contact 311 to make your request. We
want to hear from you!
Our curb ramp team also holds
outreach events to let people know
about the program. On May 16, we
attended Access to Adventure, an
annual event hosted by the organization
Support for Families of Children with
Disabilities and the Recreation and Park
Department. The fair was held at the
Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
Our goal is to provide accessible paths
of travel for all public sidewalks in San
Francisco.