INCLUSION, EQUITY and ACCESSIBILITY

ENSURING THE 15-MINUTE CITY SERVES ALL

“Unfortunately, transportation remains a challenge for people with disabilities, especially for people who use mobility devices such as power wheelchairs and scooters. 

When transit is well maintained, wheelers can access fixed route buses and trains, as well as paratransit,” Johnson-Wright noted.

Getting to transit requires smooth sidewalks with a clear path of travel -- free of obstructions such as signs, utility poles and, street furniture -- at least 36 inches wide with curb ramps at every corner.

“Another challenge is the recent proliferation of alternative modes of travel, often billed as `first mile, last mile’ solutions -- such as rentable bikes and motorized scooters,” Johnson-Wright said. 

“None of these, including rideshare and car share, is accessible to wheelchair users. 

All of this results in social isolation and a serious lack of mobility for disabled people.”