Town Of Cary ADA Transition Plan

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. There are five separate Titles (or sections) of the Act relating to different aspects of potential discrimination. Title II specifically addresses making public programs and services accessible to people with disabilities.

The Town of Cary strives to ensure that Town services and programs are accessible. A majority of the Town's facilities have been designed, built, and renovated to comply with federal and state accessibility code requirements. However, because some facilities may have barriers that limit full accessibility, accessibility consultants were hired to complete the Town's ADA Transition Plan, which has guided staff efforts to remove identified barriers across various facilities. 

The Cary ADA Transition Plan includes a checklist for each facility, park, and greenway. Each checklist identifies each barrier and recommends a resolution to remove it. Any of the facility, park, and greenway checklists is available upon request.

Current Projects

Below is a list of current projects, each accompanied by a brief description of the scope of work, estimated costs, and anticipated commencement dates for the accessibility improvements at each facility.

The Cary Depot
Accessible site improvements will include upgraded curb ramps, sidewalks, and improved access routes from Harrison Drive, Academy Street, and each platform to the depot facility. Accessible parking spaces will be relocated closer to the building entrances on the east side of the facility. Construction will be phased to avoid interrupting station or transit operations. The total estimated construction cost is $120,000, with work scheduled to commence in Fall 2025.

Urban Park
Accessible site improvements will include striping of existing accessible and standard parking spaces. The total estimated construction cost is $30,000, with work scheduled to commence in Fall 2025.

 Downtown Library - Gravel Parking Lot
Accessible site improvements will include the addition of two new accessible parking spaces within the gravel lot. These spaces will be graded and paved with concrete, and an access aisle will connect to the existing sidewalk. The total estimated construction cost is $40,000, with work scheduled to commence in Fall 2025.

 Accessible Greenway Project
Cary boasts over 50 miles of greenways; however, it remains to be determined which of these meet accessibility standards. As part of this project, staff will collaborate with consultants to establish Cary’s accessible greenway standards, guided by national ADA recommendations. Once these standards are defined, staff and consultants will assess and identify which greenways qualify as accessible.

The total estimated design cost is $90,000, with work scheduled to commence in Fall 2025.

Contact

Reid Saunders
Architect - ADA Coordinator
Facilities, Construction & Field Services
Town of Cary
(919) 380-2785
Reid.Saunders@carync.gov