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urban pedestrian accesssibility
SPARC BC has been working with the Walkers Caucus group to understand the various challenges faced by pedestrians. Here is a short video called “Urban Pedestrian Accessibility” that explains the challenges that people living with disabilities face, at a few of the pedestrian crossings.
Apart from curb ramps, other amenities like the location and height of the Pedestrian push button, audible and visual signal at a crosswalk, consistency in time for the crosswalk, etc. have also been taken into consideration throughout this video. This is a concern that affects all cities and most importantly, those with an aging population. In this video, the City of New Westminster has been taken for reference since the participants are aware of the locations where they face problems with Curb ramps, at various intersections.
Accessible or Not
Finding adequate, designated accessible parking spaces, remains an ongoing challenge for people living with disabilities. We know the difference that we can make together when we Say Yes to Access!
SPARC BC and Langley PosAbilities collaborated on this exciting video project called ACCESSIBLE OR NOT. We were proud to work with participants from many organizations who shared their experience and expertise. Nothing About Us Without Us!
ACCESSIBLE PARKING DESIGN CHARRETTE
SPARC BC has been working with the City of Vancouver to test five different accessible parking standards, at a physical location.
Participants from various disability organizations spent a day helping us to test and evaluate the different standards, in a range of modified vehicles. After an analysis of user responses, the City of Vancouver arrived at a few conclusions that were presented at the next council meeting.
