Americans With Disabilities Act Enforcement

All existing or proposed sidewalks (including those crossing driveways), curbing and handicapped ramps must be constructed and/or reconstructed to meet the current requirements of the ADA. Pursuant to NJ Rev Stat 27:16-8 (2021), the County of Bergen maintains roadways between curb lines or edges of pavement. The county nevertheless retains its jurisdictional authority to enforce the ADA requirements.

• County of Bergen Department of Public Works Procedures for Design and Construction of ADA Compliant Pedestrian Facilities within County Rights of Way Planning Board Approved Development Applications
• NJDOT Standard Construction Details, Public Sidewalk Curb Ramps, Detectable Warning Surface as Revised by Bergen County
• ADA Compliance
  • Design Certification for Community Development Projects
  • Construction Certification for Community Development Projects
  • Design Certification for Government Projects
  • Construction Certification for Government Projects
  • Design Certification for Site Plan / Subdivision Application
  • Construction Certification for Site Plan / Subdivision Application
• Technical Infeasibility Waiver Application and Certification Form
• ADA Transition Plan

For more information or questions, please contact Jaison Alex, PE, County ADA Coordinator at 201-336-6445 or at JAlex@bergencountynj.gov