The paratransit in STL isn't operating on unplowed roads. Which is most roads, because the city hasn't plowed since it last snowed over a week ago. The snow (now ice) isn't going anywhere while this weather holds. Inexcusable.
Transportation as a disabled person who doesn't drive is a sector that needs like. 10000000% improvement. Just improving the reach, depth, safety, and comfort of public transit would do a lot, but where we NEED to be on time bc appointments...
Better options than ableist paratransit that sucks at being on time (largely due to staffing, which is in large part due to sucky wages and also people cannot handle the fact disabled ppl have AGENCY and are Real People Thanks) or an agency associated with your insurance/healthcare facility of choice that mostly schedules you free lyfts. Which has a bug-filled app and requires an exorbitant number of phone calls to make work smoothly.
Like. What. Why are these the options???
Sometimes I am REALLY forcefully reminded I'm older than the ADA and that the ADA is selectively enforced as often as can be gotten away with.
"Ugly laws" weren't THAT long ago, y'all. Stand up and demand better for disabled ppl - *preferably* by boosting disabled voices.
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@heliomass totally agree, and there is so much to do too.
I will add to this that the #CAQ government has decided to cut funding for new elevators in 6 more subway station. They are expensive but absolutely necessary for many people, potential "clients" who will start using public transport instead of relying on cars or #paratransit
#Montreal associative sector is trying its best to include public transportation in its revendications. We organized a protest a few weeks ago and more actions should be organized this fall for better funding for the #STM and regional public transit.
A local group wants to make it easier for people needing #paratransit to easily get on board services across #Ontario. Paratransit is for people who cannot easily access #PublicTransit due to their age or #disability.
The goal is to create a #ProvinceWide eligibility process so that qualified people can use specialized public transit services anywhere in Ontario. This can be very important for those who need to travel for treatment or appointments to different cities.
https://www.midnorthmonitor.com/news/timmins-group-boosting-bid-for-provincial-paratransit-passes
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