Roselle's Plan for Accessible Streets and Sidewalks
Welcome to the Village of Roselle Accessible Streets and Sidewalks Engagement Platform! 
The plan aims to prioritize upgrades that best improve access to public places in Roselle.
We aim to create a full Americans with Disabilities Act plan for Roselle's streets and pathways. It will make Roselle's streets accessible to all, including people with disabilities.
The ADA Transition Plan will be a roadmap. It finds and ranks barriers on sidewalks, paths, and crosswalks. We use community feedback and ADA policies to find these issues. Next, we'll work together to find ways to improve accessibility. Please take time to complete our survey.
Your voice matters, and we invite you to be part of this important effort. Your input will help create a more inclusive Roselle. We want everyone to engage completely in public life.
The ADA Transition Plan:
- Identifies obstacles that limit accessibility.
- Allows the public to help develop the plan.
- Explains how to make facilities accessible.
- Includes a schedule to achieve compliance.
- List the Village staff who will oversee implementation.
Why does Roselle need a Plan for Accessible Streets & Sidewalks?
Some of Roselle's public right-of-way is accessible. Some areas need upgrades. Broken or missing sidewalks are some of the challenges. Crosswalks and intersections may lack curb ramps. Parking for those with disabilities may need upgrades.
These barriers can limit equal access to jobs and education. They can restrict access to healthcare, services, and public transit.
We must create accessible public spaces, not just for the law. It benefits the whole community. These upgrades improve neighborhood safety. They make places more walkable. They help everyone enjoy and engage in them.
Why is Accessibility Compliance Important?
The ADA's Title II applies to cities, and park and school districts. It also applies to transit services and state agencies. These agencies
Evaluating on-street parking is part of the Self-Evaluation process. must give equal access to those with disabilities. This includes streets, parks, and programs.
So, Roselle must complete a self-evaluation. The self-evaluation helps to find and fix barriers to equal access. We use that information to create a plan to fix those barriers.
ADA compliance is vital. It boosts our region's resilience. It meets federal requirements. This helps the region keep millions in annual funds for streets.
- Everyone has a right to use sidewalks, crosswalks, and pathways.
- Sidewalk detours must be be accessible.
- Accessible and safe pedestrian facilities help everyone. They help people with disabilities, strollers, older adults, and children.
- All new pedestrian facilities must meet ADA standards.
- The cost of improvements is never a valid excuse to deny accessibility.
- Many street elements must be accessible, including:
- Pedestrian crossing signals (audible and vibrotactile features)
- Crosswalk push buttons and "WALK" signal timing
- Curb ramps
- On-street parking
- Transit stops
- Sidewalk width
Who's Leading Roselle's Plan for Accessible Streets & Sidewalks?
Roselle is working with CMAP and Vitruvian Planning on this plan. Our region has over 800,000 people with disabilities. CMAP aims to improve conditions for them. This is vital for everyone, not only those with disabilities. It fosters a more inclusive and fair community.
Northeastern Illinois can improve mobility and access. It boosts economic opportunity and quality of life. CMAP's ON TO 2050 plan promotes inclusive growth and accessibility. It aims to improve sidewalks, crosswalks, and pathways. It also seeks to create accessible housing. It also supports job access for those with disabilities.
We aim to solve these challenges by working together. We want to build a region where everyone can thrive. To learn more about this effort, visit CMAP's main page for details.
Pedestrian Challenges Map
Instructions
We want to gain a better understanding of the challenges people face when using sidewalks, crosswalks, and pathways in Roselle:
- Are there certain intersections that you don't feel safe crossing? Or do you feel the ramp needs upgrading?
- Are there intersections where you think new street crossing need to be added or a crosswalk is challenging?
- Is there a block or pathway in the Village where the existing condition of the sidewalk can be dangerous to pedestrians?
To get started, go to the map and click the + sign to the left to open the pin menu. Please drag and drop a pin in a specific location on the map and describe in detail what challenge you face there (e..g, no sidewalk is provided, sidewalk is uneven, no curb ramps are present).
Feel free to upload a photo and answer as many times as you would like. The information that you provide will be invaluable as the Village and CMAP start planning a more accessible Roselle.
Please note your comments and photos will be publicly available.