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As a senior citizen in Etobicoke with a disability I am not able to use the bike lanes where I live. I am 78 years old and am a primary caregiver for my husband who has Parkinsons Disease. We are no longer able to ride a bike and live amongst many older persons who have needs that are similar to ours. It is very difficult for us to navigate Bloor Street West between Islington and Prince Edward Drive, and off load to reach our Pharmacy and fresh food shopping. The newly constructed bike lanes make shopping, getting many of our prescriptions, accessing our doctor etc very difficult. Also, the condition of the sidewalks is not great either for seniors.
I would like someone to take a hard look at the accessibility of the Bloor Wst area for seniors and those with a disability. To my knowledge, this is not a place for us to shop or live safely anymore. We have to go elsewhere to do our shopping and unfortunately we now need to go by car. Have you fully considered those of us who are living longer and the quality of our life in this community?
Submitted November 1, 2024 8:00 AM
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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.
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019-9266
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109051
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