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 Eliminating the crosswalk would result in pedestrians that are walking along the Bedford Street <br />North side sidewalk having to utilize the bikeway crossing as the closest crossing to continue <br />along Bedford Street. This adds approximately 250 feet in total length which at a walking speed <br />of 3.5 feet per second results in approximately 71 seconds of added time. This estimate of time <br />does not account for the time it would take for those with mobility impairments to traverse in <br />addition to fatigue concerns. The possibility of raising the street to form a speed bump and an <br />elevated sidewalk was suggested. <br /> The crosswalk meets all ADA requirements including the slopes where it meets the sidewalks on <br />both sides. The Commission previously voted to leave the crosswalk as is. <br /> Hemali agreed with members that the Commission on Disability needs to follow ADA and not <br />one person’s request. <br /> The Commission decided to stay with their previous vote. <br /> <br />Update from Collaborative Reform Group (CRG) <br /> The second community conversation is being planned for May 9 or 16 to discuss crisis resources <br />with a panel discussion followed by question-answer period. <br /> <br />Affordable Housing Trust Parcel of Land <br /> There is a town-owned parcel of land near Lowell and North Streets that is being proposed to be <br />used to build affordable housing. <br /> Len said that there are ways to make housing more attractive as in “village” or “cluster” housing <br />instead of a big building. He will share photos. <br /> The minimum number of accessible units required is 5%. The Commission would like to see that <br />percentage be higher. <br /> The Commission endorses using the building standards of universal design. <br /> Jim Kelly said the new development might need to look at alternatives. <br /> <br />New Business <br /> Jim Kely said there is a new plumbing code revision that buildings need to be unisex and <br />accessible. <br /> Victoria mentioned that school data disparities must be addressed and proposed working with <br />HRC, School Committee and other groups to form a plan. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Meeting Adjourned at 7:27 pm <br />Minutes submitted by Victoria Buckley <br /> 2 <br />