FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 9 2018
Contact: Anders Swanson or Allen Mankewich
Telephone: 204-797-1962 or 204-792-7510
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: WinnipegTrails.ca
Who: Winnipeg Trails Association, with Anders Swanson and Allen Mankewich
What: A public shared wheelchair will be launched. The public is invited to see how long it takes, see how it feels to cross Portage and Main using a mobility aid and the share their experience on social media.
Where: 201 Portage Plaza – Portage and Main
When: Wednesday October
10:00 am – Brief speeches and interview
10:15 am – photo/video first try for the public
Why: Voters in the upcoming civic election may not realize that they will be making important decisions about fundamental transportation principles in Winnipeg. Universal and accessible design is important to all of us. We are inviting members of the public to start the clock and try navigating Portage and Main. This one-of-a-kind challenge asks the public \see first-hand that not all intersections are created equal. A normal crossing at street level can take less than 20 seconds. Try the chair. See how it compares. The wheelchair will be available for the public to try until October 24th.
About: Winnipeg Trails is an education, advocacy and research organization that focuses on connecting urban trails, placemaking, walkable, bikeable cities and universal design.
