A two inch drop is a problem for a person in a scooter - city hall didn't appear to think so

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 drop from the patio stone and the earth in around the tree – no problem for most of us – but if you’re confined to a scooter it is a problem. There doesn’t look line enough space for a scooter or a carriage to pass through. How did this set up get approved?

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.

Anne Marsden needs her scooter to get around. She can’t travel along a part of Brant Street due to a problem with the location of an an-street patio.

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.

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2 comments to A two inch drop is a problem for a person in a scooter – city hall didn’t appear to think so

  • 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.

  • SteveW

    Cross the road and use the other sidewalk… problem solved.