Proceed with caution when cornering

Seemingly this barrier would be impossible to get around. 

I noticed how they assembled three wooden blocks as an extension of the sidewalk.

 Custom built by workers for this situation with found materials from the utility truck.

“We put these blocks here for the scooters, and wheelchairs. We do this when we work downtown…           there’s a lot of them down here”

 -   Perhaps it’s not the safest extension “caveat emptor’ rider beware.

  +    I respect the ingenuity under the given circumstances.

(2)

AROUND the Corner was another work truck, this is how they cautioned the sidewalk.

A dangled A/C cords 

   No alternate route

Compiled by Brandon Dean (NOV 2013)

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SCOOTERVILLE

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2013

The Tiger-Cats Rally downtown Hamilton Nov 2013

    The best moments in life happen in seconds or small pockets of minutes.

Gene the genuine ti-cats fan.

A fan takes stock of her collected autographs.

 Looking above the crowd.     

A hero reaches out.

Kent Austin took the time to talk and sign autographs for fans, 

permeating an instantly classic moment in Hamilton Tiger-Cats history.

                                                 The crowd disperses after the team leaves.

Compiled by: B.Dean ( Nov 20th, 2013) 

Meet Glen "Honk, Honk"

Glen took some time to share his views:

“Respect us as much as you want us to respect you” (referring to sidewalk traffic)

“If I didn’t have my scooter I would have to stay at home,  can’t stay at home"

                      “People coming out of stores don’t look… I guess were not use to scooters yet”

“The Canadian flag is for patriotism, and because it helps me be visible”

Compiled by:

B.Dean (Nov, 2013)

Meet Vegan

We talked as she was on her way to drop off some donations at the Salvation Army.

Her take on scooters downtown: 

“I think they look fun, It’s going to be a world of them”

“They should slow down on sidewalks (impatient people), more manners... And we (society) should have more manners as well”

“The sidewalks should be more scooter friendly”                          

Vegan - Nov 2013

                                                                                   

Greetings and salutations,

I lurked around the main bus depot downtown, and asked some questions on accessibility features for travellers using scooters, power chairs, and wheelchairs.

All employees were receptive, courteous, and informative:

Ticket agent:

“Our busses have access, on the side… there is a sliding door, platform, and lift."

Bus Driver:

“We can hold two at a time, it’s best to call ahead of time and let us know, so we can accommodate for scheduled times of departure”

  

It might be advantageous for the busses to be designed with more     than two mobility vehicle spots per ride. 

Do able bodied people have to book ahead of time?

Complied by Brandon Dean. (Nov / 2013)