State warns ADA issues could keep federal money from Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS — Federal funding for the city of Lake Stevens could be in jeopardy over allegations about not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act on curb ramps, crossings and a required plan to address accessibility gaps.
On Sept. 28, the Washington State Department of Transportation sent Lake Stevens a letter outlining the city’s alleged shortcomings in the face of the civil rights law and regulations, commonly referred to as ADA. The state also warned the city of its “intent to withhold federal funding.”
The letter also referred to a notice in 2021 over similar ADA compliance issues. WSDOT staff confirmed claims made in a complaint from 2020 during a “field visit” in May 2021, WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity director Earl Key wrote.
“As of today, the city has yet to complete an ADA transition plan despite multiple warnings sent by WSDOT to do so,” Key wrote.
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