By Staff
April 24, 2023,
BURLINGTON, ON
David Marsden, went to Simms Square, the building across the street from City Hall, to report what he believes is a significant patio safety issue for users of the side walk at The Pump on Brant Street.
He was unable to get that across to anyone that there was an issue of safety.
The photo shows potential for a serious accident if the wheel of a mobility scooter, wheelchair or baby buggy falls into the crevice (a two inch drop) surrounding the tree.
Marsden asked to speak to the Manager at The Pump on Brant and gave an employee the information but at last inspection there was no warning of the safety hazard or correction.
Dave’s wife has to use a wheel chair, for him it is a safety issue. For those of us who walk around we wouldn’t be aware of the problem.
Inclusivity means everyone and Dave who travels around with his wife Ann on their scooter deserve reasonable attention.
He hasn’t gotten that so far.
Thank you for your very thoughtful suggestion Steve. However, one would only cross over before this point on Brant Stret if you knew of the hazard. The sensible solution is to immediately remove the hazard as the city should with hazardous potholes in a driver’s lane.
Cross the road and use the other sidewalk… problem solved.