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CHEKPEDS OP t1_j1u9a3a wrote

Reply to comment by leggypepsiaddict in Expanded sidewalks and open streets are game changers for People with Disabilities by CHEKPEDS

Agreed. These structures are a terrible impediment, but having sidewalk extension without curbs does make life easier.

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leggypepsiaddict t1_j1ucp7i wrote

I 💯 percent agree. Also, I know it's not cost effective, but the MTA really needs to make more ADA accessible stations. If it's not accessible to those with disabilities then it's not truly public transport. Thank you for your post, OP.

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_Maxolotl t1_j1v8dyc wrote

They spend billions on new stations that are way, way bigger than they need to be. They spend billions tunneling in order to placate rich people who'll sue if they use the cut and cover method, which is much cheaper.

That's not cost effective. Paying way too much for an elevator due to construction industry graft is not cost effective.

But putting in an elevator at a fair price so that disabled people an mobility impaired people and elderly people who just don't want to risk falling down stairs will ride the subway more? That's absolutely cost effective.

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meantnothingatall t1_j1uk7os wrote

Where my parents live they only just got the first elevator (no escalators either) in the entire neighborhood in the last few years. This was only at one station out of four.

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leggypepsiaddict t1_j1ut3dw wrote

I feel for them. The 59th and Lex (4,5,6, N,R,W) station is the closest to where I need to be for some medical treatment. However, the stairs getting out of there have a slightly higher incline than most stations making it a real bitch to get out of. I get off at CPK south at 5th and schlep a few blocks on flat ground. Much easier. I get that the system was not designed with the disabled in mind and its going to cost a LOT to make stations accessible. But it NEEDS to be done.

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