Or, if we're changing cities already we could make more accessible homes and public transit. If someone in a wheelchair can't get onto a train you've made the train wrong.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I traveled up and down the East Coast with my dad when he was in a wheelchair. Every city was a little different but Amtrak has made their trains this way. A special ramp is needed, which has to be fetched by someone. Baltimore was the worst about it, but they did get us on just fine, and kicked a guy out of the handicapped starting. New York City was incredible. Dude hung out with us until our train showed up and made sure we got on and situated before regular boarding started. Though I think he had dealt with something similar personal and took it upon himself. DC was at about the level you'd expect and was pretty pleasant.

[–] Navy 3 points 1 year ago

Great to hear, that is actually a lot better than I would have expected. It would still be ideal if you could use it as easily as someone not using a wheelchair but we do have to live in the real world and accommodating everyone is complicated and expensive.

[–] Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man. There's a Korean drama on Netflix... I think it was All of Us Are Dead. The apartment building had a bodega-like grocery either on the first floor or connected to it. If we're going to redesign, can it be like that, maybe?

[–] Navy 3 points 1 year ago

Absolutely it could be like that, mixed use buildings are something we really lack in North America and are the lifeblood of a city