Accessibility - County Right of Way and Facilities

Pedestrian Accessibility

The Division of Public Works is responsible for ensuring that the transportation infrastructure within County rights-of-way, including sidewalks and curb ramps, is accessible to all pedestrians.

DPW Managed Facility Accessibility

The Division of Public Works is responsible for ensuring that DPW managed facilities are accessible to all pedestrians and employees. All new facilities are designed and built to meet current ADA standards. 

Inspection & Repairs

The Division of Public Works is responsible for regularly inspecting DPW managed facilities and County rights-of-way.  Facilities and transportation infrastructure are continuously updated to comply with ADA standards.

Public Input

The Division is requesting public input regarding DPW managed facilities and transportation infrastructure within County rights-of-way. Residents are encouraged to provide comments on the transition plan or submit a brief description of the barrier to accessibility they currently face to the appropriate Coordinator indicated on this page, or they may send a letter by regular mail to:

Division of Public Works - Accessibility
355 Montevue Lane, Suite 200
Frederick, MD 21702

Note: for complete ADA information, see ADA Information & Resources web page.

Contact Us

  1. ADA Coordinator - Public Right-of-Way:

    Dave Olney

    Engineering Supervisor, Office of Transportation Engineering
    Email
    Ph: 301-600-2930

    ADA Coordinator - Facilities:

    Kevin Vida

    Project Manager IV, Department of Professional Services
    Email
    Ph: 301-600-1844

    Frederick County Division of Public Works
    355 Montevue Lane 
    Suite 200
    Frederick, MD 21702


  1. Right of way ADA Transition Plan
  2. Right of way ADA Self Evaluation
  3. Facilities ADA Transition Plan

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Frederick County has adopted a Transition Plan to address barriers to accessibility in County maintained public rights of way.  The Transition Plan will address barriers identified in the 2014 Self Evaluation over a ten year period beginning in Fiscal Year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015.

The Transition Plan may be viewed at the following links:

Transition Plan
Appendix II: Reference Materials
Appendix III: Map of Survey Areas (map 1 of 2)
Appendix III: Map of Survey Areas (map 2 of 2)
Appendix IV: Mitigations listed by road with estimated costs
Appendix V: Barriers to Pedestrian Accessibility with Proposed Mitigations
Appendix VI: Transportation Facilities on County Roads
Appendix VII: Public Schools with Walking Routes on County Roads
Appendix VIII: Tentative Project List FY 2016
Appendix VIII: Tentative Project List "b" FY 2016

ADA Semi-Annual Reports
Summer 2021
Summer 2020 - Report 2
Summer 2020 - Report 1
Winter 2019
Summer 2019
Winter 2019
Summer 2018
Winter 2018
Summer 2017
Winter 2017
June 2016
December 2015
October 2015
December 2014

Sidewalk Retrofit
Sidewalk Retrofit Program

ADA retrofit work is also incorporated into the Pavement Management Program