There's a bunch of new sidewalks that were just put in where I go walking. I like the bumps in the wintertime when it's icy, it helps give me some traction.
However, is it worth a Billion dollars to me to replace the lot? Not hardly. But, it likely makes sense to use them going forward as sidewalks are built / repaired / replaced.
Typical gov't stupidity. If a scalpel makes sense, then they'll use a sledgehammer.
The new regulations were undoubtedly prepared by one of Obama's 'death panels' so they can cut down on the number of geezers sucking on the Obamakkkare tubes.
Broom the walks...period
We have those bumps in our new sidewalks, too............IN FLORIDA....................