Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Accessibility

Why Do People With Disabilities Have to Sue To Get Accessible Sidewalks?

By Kea Wilson | Nov 17, 2022 | No Comments

Philadelphia is the latest U.S. city to agree to make its sidewalks accessible to people who use assistive devices — though the win would be more significant if people with mobility challenges weren't so often forced to sue to get basic access to the places where they live.

The Cross Bay Bridge in Queens: Now with sharrows! Photo: Streetsblog tipster

Cyclists Will Finally Be Welcome on Cross Bay and Henry Hudson Bridges

By Dave Colon | Oct 26, 2022 | No Comments

The MTA is finally following up on state legislation mandating more bike access.

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Hey, NYC — Boston Has Incentives for E-Bike Purchases

By Grecia White | Oct 13, 2022 | No Comments

Beantown Mayor Michelle Wu is using American Rescue Plan money to help older adults and people with disabilities get electric mobility. We don't do that.

This is what people in wheelchairs face every day. Photo: Churchill Ndonwie

Feds: City’s Interpretation of Disabilities Act is ‘Wrong’

By Churchill Ndonwie | Oct 7, 2022 | No Comments

The federal government says the city's interpretation of the Americans With Disabilities law is wrong, and that the city must clear pedestrian pathways and remove any interferences to the disabled — and that includes placard abusers or illegal parkers.

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OPINION: Here’s Why We All Need to Imagine a ‘Week Without Driving’

By Addie Walker | Sep 19, 2022 | No Comments

Disability Rights Washington spreads awareness of the transportation challenges of the differently abled.

By 2055, the people in this picture will finally get what they have long deserved. Photo: Trent Reeves/MTA

Thursday’s Headlines: A Historic Deal that Will Take Years Edition

By Streetsblog | Jun 23, 2022 | No Comments

The MTA reached an historic settlement with disability advocates. And by "historic," we mean it — it'll take another 32 years to make the subway system accessible. Plus other news.

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