WHAT THE GD F-ING F??????????????????????
ISN’T ANYONE IN THE GOVERNMENT CAPABLE OF DOING COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS?
THERE IS NOT AN INFINITE SUPPLY OF MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They all are.
The costs are measured in bottomless tax dollars.
The benefits are measured in priceless votes.
Unfortunately the only way for this crap to stop is for the entire system to collapse on itself. It won’t be pretty, and millions will suffer and die, but there is no other way to right this ship.
It cost about $400 per ramp to install these. There are two types, a plastic sheet that is pressed onto the concrete (whcih can delaminate and need replacing) or a hi-strength, 1-inch thick pre cast insert, both cost about $200 per insert. These are mandated by the American with Disabilities Act and there is no way around it.
Each community must prepare an ADA assessment plan so I would encourage you to check with your city or county public works departments to determine how many of areas exist that need to be brought up to the ADA standard.
I understand your rage. Problem is that government feels it is their right to take people money and use it how they see fit. It is criminal.
cost benefit analysis? They have only had time to do that on the elderly and medical needs.