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posted by Robert DeVet on Feb 24, 2015 - View profile
Halifax
Accessible sidewalks now
4:00pm
- 6:00pm
Friday February 27 2015
Our sidewalks are entombed in snow and ice. Getting around on feet is difficult and dangerous. Getting around in a chair can be nearly impossible. Those of us with mobility impairments are in danger. Bus routes are inaccessible. Curb cuts can't be crossed because they are piled high with mountainous snowbanks. Being a pedestrian is unsafe for all of us, and this issue is disproportionately affecting people with disabilities. We say - enough is enough!
While we recognize that individual plow drivers and citizens are working hard, the city is not doing enough.
We demand the municipal government provide clear sidewalks! We demand safe conditions for pedestrians! We demand better use of our tax dollars!
On Friday Feb 27th meet us at the parking lot across the street from the Halifax North Memorial Library, 2285 Gottingen St. at 4:00 PM. At 4:30 PM sharp we will move slowly up Gottingen St, from the library to the corner of Gottingen and Falkland. Because the sidewalks are unsafe, we'll be taking to the streets!
The aim: let's make this issue visible! Let's show the city that this is a real problem. Let's demand that the municipal government further invest in sidewalk snow removal. Let's make noise!
Accessible transit will be provided throughout the duration of the demo. We are also going to try our best to ensure accessible transit can provide door-to-door pick up and drop off before and after the demo. If you would like this service please contact us sidewalks902@gmail.com.
And because we know going out is so difficult at this time of year, let's couple this protest with an online campaign. If you can't come out to the demo, or even if you can, please post pics online of the inaccessible conditions in Halifax. Use the hashtag #inaccessibleHFX.
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