MOTOR CITY WHEELCHAIR MOBILITY
Because Jaime Junior is an ADA coordinator who sets the bar high, Junior can be an exacting evaluator.
Owing to
existing challenges, she gives the core of Detroit her B-/C+ grade for overall
accessibility.
“As a
resident and somebody who visits a lot of museums, stores, services, etc., I
think downtown Detroit can always do better,” says Junior.
“Downtown
needs to prioritize keeping the sidewalks open and smooth, which is good for
people with disabilities, older people, families with strollers — even package
deliveries.”
To avoid
crossing too many wide streets, depending on the route, wheelers can take
advantage of the elevated Detroit People Mover.
The accessible mover serves 13 downtown stations along a 3-mile loop. Junior says the system is pretty good about maintaining the elevators up to the boarding platforms that allow flush-level entry.
The fare is 75 cents.
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