But for people who use mobility devices or have physical or cognitive disabilities, when the transit system fails, it can severely limit their autonomy, and even be dangerous. Accessibility advocate and lawyer David Lepofsky said there are still several “big ticket items” the agency needs to address however, most significantly the fact that only 34 of 69 subway stations are fully accessible. Compounding the problem is that facilities at the accessible stations aren’t always reliable, he said, which can strand people who use mobility devices. The model will cut costs, but the TTC says it will also give Wheel-Trans customers greater autonomy. Barrier: Only 34 of 69 subway stations are accessibleWhat the TTC is doing: Stations are being retrofitted but each one takes five years to renovate.

Source: thestar September 14, 2016 22:29 UTC