The City of Peoria is continuing to gather input from residents as it works on updating its ADA Transition Plan. The purpose of the plan is to make the city more accessible and safer for all, including pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and those using public transit.
Residents are encouraged to participate by filling out an online survey or using an interactive map available at Peoria ADA Transition Plan. The city is seeking feedback on areas where sidewalks, ramps, or crossings may present challenges for mobility. It also wants to know which improvements should be prioritized—such as safety near schools, better routes for seniors, or safer pedestrian crossings—and what changes would have the greatest impact on daily travel.
According to the city’s statement: “The goal of the plan is to build a safer, more accessible City for everyone, whether you walk, bike, drive, or use transit services.”
The ADA Transition Plan aims to identify barriers in public rights-of-way such as sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and pedestrian signals. As part of this process, the city will determine existing obstacles like narrow sidewalks or missing curb ramps and set priorities for addressing them. A schedule and budget will be developed to guide when improvements can take place. Progress will be tracked over time with updates made based on evolving needs and ongoing community feedback.
“Identify existing physical barriers such as narrow sidewalks, missing curb ramps, or insufficient pedestrian crossings,” a city spokesperson explained. “Establish priorities to guide which improvements should happen first.” The plan also calls for developing a timeline and monitoring progress regularly: “Develop a schedule and budget for when work can be done… Track progress and update the plan over time based on needs, changes, and community feedback.”
Peoria officials encourage all residents who encounter accessibility issues in their neighborhoods or daily commutes to share their experiences through the available survey tools.
