Recent content by Arthritic Old Man

That’s great for you. But if you have some disabilities like being unable to see then your captain might also be heavy. My bike is 500 pounds with the both of us. 250 doesn’t work starting on a hill.

Where is the consideration for people with disabilities who can’t drive a automobile. All of those bicycle groups enjoy recreational riding. People with disabilities and weight issues a 250 watts on a big climb could be unsafe. 250 watts on a tandem with a blind stoker is totally different then...

This is a great because they mentioned the third wheel! Would think that they are understanding about adaptive mobility devices and accessibility requirements for trike users?

I was able to get my state Rep’s to make the Department of Transportation include people with disabilities on all co that affect them. I like the UK system and I am pushing that. I would read the bill I got passed and ask your lawmakers to do the same

https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FINAL.pdf

Oregon ORS says a decal is attached to a vehicle owned and operated by a person with disabilities. So no bike sharing tha would be like sharing a parking perm. There was more paperwork with my doctor. But it’s my insurance that some do good minded people can’t take it and it’s information...

https://bikeportland.org/2021/04/27/lawmakers-pass-bill-to-require-diversity-in-odot-advisory-committees-330427j

I know my rights , Its the uniform staff that doesn’t recognize the requirements of the ADA it’s not always about a wheelchair ramp

Oregon agrees my tandem and my solo is my mobility devices. I can’t ride inside a building and never wanted to . But don’t tell me about not being able to enjoy a trail with my ebike

I don’t understand how the prices could double. Most of the people who use mobility devices would pre no bollards, ramps vs steeps . Turn radius for tandem trikes allready have guidelines. Not sure what would make it double?

Climate change is a hot issue. Electric automobile charging station are being built because of grants I am pushing for a 120 volt outlet for adaptive mobility device charging to be included. Imagine a investment in local transportation projects that connect housing projects to shopping centers...

In Oregon a percentage of the transportation is spent on bicycles. Requirements under the Oregon Bicycle Bill. It was signed in 1973 years before the ADA

This is what I did.

The problem is people with disabilities are not required to have a seat at the table when government members ma choices for people with disabilities.