http://thethunderbird.ca/2007/12/05/construction-woes-for-wheelchair-users/ News, analysis and commentary on Vancouver Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:13:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://thethunderbird.ca/2007/12/05/construction-woes-for-wheelchair-users/comment-page-1/#comment-204 a. lim Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:35:04 +0000 http://thethunderbird.ca/blog/2007/12/05/construction-woes-for-wheelchair-users/#comment-204 It is evident from the photos the construction ramp used are unsafe for pedestrains esp wheelchair users. Perhaps the authorities should review the safety standards and make required changes to ensure the safety of pedestrains (young, old , people on wheelchairs users etc) during road constructions. Penalty such as fines is a good deterent to ensure contractors adhere to safety standards. It is evident from the photos the construction ramp used are unsafe for pedestrains esp wheelchair users. Perhaps the authorities should review the safety standards and make required changes to ensure the safety of pedestrains (young, old , people on wheelchairs users etc) during road constructions. Penalty such as fines is a good deterent to ensure contractors adhere to safety standards.

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