Government
Oct. 27, 2016
How cities manage sidewalks has legal, fiscal implications
As Californians place greater emphasis on physical fitness and healthy pedestrian lifestyles, cities struggle with aging infrastructure and costly litigation. By Adam S. Abel
As Californians place greater emphasis on physical fitness and healthy pedestrian lifestyles, and with the surgeon general's "call to action to promote walking and walkable communities" to reduce the risk of chronic disease, cities struggle with aging infrastructure and costly litigation. Our court dockets are replete with lawsuits arising from trip and falls on public sidewalks. Accessible sidewalks have also emerged as an importa...
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