‘Obstacle course’ for the disabled: Can Paris transport be made accessible in time for the Olympics?
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9 ай бұрынThe Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are accelerating plans to improve disabled access in and around the French capital, according to organisers. But plans for the Paris public transport network have sparked concern that the temporary improvements imagined for the games are a “missed opportunity” for lasting change.
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@anonymous3738 Ай бұрын
In NYC, more stations are getting elevators and/or ramps installed to be made accessible. However, Paris’ accessibility is even worse. There are far more non-accessible stations and there are no plans to install elevators or ramps. Transit agencies around the world have to do more for the disabled, since their disabilities can’t be cured.
@bakedbeanzontoast9078 28 күн бұрын
But transit authorities are not going to spend millions on access for a very small if unfortunate minority that use wheelchairs, otherwise it would have been done years ago..........!!!!!.
@petepotr4078 9 ай бұрын
Paris accessible?…Too late. The US cities have been working on accessibility for 50+ years
@grassytramtracks 6 ай бұрын
There's no such thing as too late, better late than never!
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