Fox & Robertson has been a leader in systemic challenges to barriers in the public right of way. The Americans with Disabilities Act has, for over 30 years, required cities to bring their curb ramps into compliance when they repave or otherwise alter the adjoining streets. F&R has used tools of data gathering and analysis to assess compliance with this requirement resulting in settlements with cities around the country – some the product of pre-suit negotiation; others the product of litigation. We are also investigating the impact of parking-protected bike lanes on the availability of accessible on-street parking.
Cities with F&R curb ramp settlements: Baltimore; Boston; Denver; Colorado Springs; Portland; Seattle; and San Jose.