meantnothingatall t1_j1uk7os wrote on December 27, 2022 at 2:44 PM

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

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.

leggypepsiaddict t1_j1ut3dw wrote on December 27, 2022 at 3:50 PM

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.