About One-Fifth Of Newton’s Sidewalks Need Repairs: City Survey

NEWTON, MA — A new city survey shows that about one-fifth of Newton’s sidewalks and 15 percent of Newton’s 5,100 pedestrian curb ramps need replacement or significant repairs, reported The Boston Globe.

The survey, conducted by a Public Works Department Employee, took two years to complete and reviewed the city’s 414 miles of sidewalks.

According to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, most of the city’s sidewalks are in “excellent to fair condition,” but a handful need work.

Data gathered by the survey is combined with information on pedestrian use to prioritize which areas should be repaired and maintained first.

Newton’s Public Works Department is also continuing to keep up sidewalk issues reported through the city’s 311 system. Sidewalks and ramps are also replaced along roads when they are repaved.