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Urban accessibility mandates in Viçosa

Overview

The Court of Justice of Minas Gerais (TJMG) has expanded the legal obligations of the municipality of Viçosa regarding urban accessibility. Following an appeal by the Public Ministry of Minas Gerais (MPMG), the court ruled that the city must implement broader measures to remove barriers for people with disabilities and those with reduced mobility, rather than only adjusting traffic lights.

This decision stems from a civil public action initiated in June 2023. A technical report from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) highlighted infrastructure failures such as inadequate crossings, lack of tactile paving, excessive sidewalk inclinations, and obstacles from tree roots. The municipality is now required to ensure compliance with federal and municipal accessibility standards through new inspection measures.

Entities

Viçosa · Ministério Público de Minas Gerais · Maria Prisca · Walmir Ribeiro · Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Municipal councils in Divinópolis and Viçosa approve new local service regulations

    Municipal councils in Divinópolis and Viçosa have approved new measures: Divinópolis will create support points for app-based workers, while Viçosa will standardize bus line identification using numbers.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Viçosa ordered to expand urban accessibility measures

    The Minas Gerais Court of Justice has ordered the city of Viçosa to expand urban accessibility measures, including removing physical barriers and improving sidewalk and signaling infrastructure.

Sources

acessa.com · g37.com.br · lidernoticias.net.br · regionalzao.com.br · roraima1.com.br