ADA Transition

Per the Federal Americans Disability Act (ADA) laws, the City of McMinnville should have an ADA Plan that identifies all barriers for access to public facilities (buildings, parks, and public right‐of‐way) and an implementation plan on how those barriers will be removed. McMinnville was required, as of 1992, to have such a plan, but has failed to comply. Such failure is not only a legal liability for the City, but also a disservice to the community, particularly from an equity perspective as McMinnville is not actively working to reduce barriers in its public ROW, facilities, and parks for persons with disabilities to move around the city. An ADA transition plan addresses equity issues and barriers to participation that many in the community face. Currently approximately 12% of McMinnville residents are considered disabled.

This project is an identified strategic action in the MAC Town 2032 Strategic Plan under Engagement and Inclusion. Some hit hardest by the pandemic are community members and visitors who do not have access to consistent transportation and who cannot freely move around the community, particularly to the extent that transit has been limited due to COVID restrictions.