Recently, my husband and I were at Kal Tire getting my car tires changed over and we decided to pass the time by going for a bite to eat at Red Robin.
However, we soon discovered it was impossible to do this safely as I am in a wheelchair and there is absolutely no access between these businesses by a continuous sidewalk.
There is a sidewalk on the opposite side of the road where, to date, there are no businesses, but to cross this busy road, where there are no crosswalks or curb, and then back again would be downright foolish and indeed playing with death.
I also understand that the same applies travelling in the other direction towards the Superstore.
How, in this supposed time of enlightened awareness of accessibility and the health benefits of walking instead of driving everywhere, has the City of Vernon allowed this to happen?
I look forward to hearing from the city as to how you intend to rectify this problem.
Norianne Kirkpatrick, Vernon
