[Nfbc-info] Question about a City policy going against the ADA?

[Brandon Keith Biggs]

Hello,
I just moved to Hayward to attend CSU East Bay and there is a split 
sidewalk, so for 40 yards there will be a sidewalk, for the next 100 yards 
there will be no side walk, for the next 350 yards there will be a sidewalk. 
I moved into a place and it was the place with the least space between 
sidewalks.
I called the city about getting this small section of sidewalk installed and 
they said it is there policy for the residents to pay for their sidewalks.
I'm wondering if anyone knows if this policy is against ADA? Because not 
only is it really dangerous for pedestrian's to walk along the gutter on a 
really busy street disabled or no, but wheelchairs can't travel to their 
nearest bus stop at all.
I'm not sure how to find who the property owner is, let alone how to find 
out if the property owner would be amenable to paying a couple grand for a 
sidewalk...
I know in other cities sidewalks are in front of almost all the houses and 
the city is the one who keeps them clear and does repairs.
Is this policy in Hayward for the private residents to provide sidewalks 
against the ADA? If so what can I do about it?
Thank you,

Brandon Keith Biggs