Pavement problems

American City and County: In the recent landmark Willits v. City of Los Angeles Sidewalk settlement, the city tentatively agreed to pay more than $1 billion to repair the city’s paved walkways and make other pedestrian improvements.

The class-action lawsuit was filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and alleged the city did not maintain its sidewalks “in a condition that is useable by class members who rely on wheelchairs, scooters, and other assistive devices to get around.” City Lab reports the agreement, which still is pending a judge’s approval, means the city would pay $1.4 billion over 30 years to repair and upgrade sidewalks, install curb cuts and create accessible crosswalks.

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