The Charlotte Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, accessible environment for pedestrians. The installation and maintenance of sidewalks help pedestrians to move safely around the city. Some of the sidewalk features are:

	Planting Strips- Provides a physical buffer between the sidewalk and vehicle travel lanes.
	Pedestrian Rails- Protects pedestrians from sharp grade differences at the edge of a sidewalk.
	Covered Sidewalks- Protects pedestrians during construction.
	Sidewalk Accessibility- Provides pedestrians the right to use sidewalks during construction.
	Closed Sidewalks- Diverts pedestrian traffic during construction.
	Sidewalk Repair- CDOT inspects sidewalks and makes repairs to unsafe conditions.