STAR TRIBUNE
12/18/2010
I use Metro Transit on a regular basis due to being legally blind. It is the only mode of transportation I have.
Because I wait for the bus at shelters or stops, I'm aware that the city, businesses and even Metro Transit have done little to clear the huge messes of snow left by plows on sidewalks and corner curbs.
I've had to walk on and wait for buses on the sides of the streets instead of on the sidewalk.
Officials need to think about the safety of bus riders and wheelchair users who need to use sidewalks to safely take the bus.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel the bus stops and corner curbs that have not been cleared by the city or Metro Transit. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
RACHEL EGGERT, ST. PAUL
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Rach's Letter to Pioneer Press Editor: Clearing snow for bus riders
Clearing snow for bus riders
Pioneer Press
12/16/2010
I am a bus rider and I use Metro Transit on a regular basis because of legal blindness; it's the only mode of transportation I have. I wait for the bus at bus shelters or stops. The city, businesses and even Metro Transit haven't cleared snow after the snowplows, leaving a huge mess on sidewalks and corner curbs. I had to walk and wait for buses on the side of the street, instead of the sidewalk.
They need to think about safety for bus riders, the elderly and disabled, even wheelchair riders, who need to use the bus and need to use the sidewalk.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel bus stops and corner curbs. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
Rachel Eggert, St. Paul
Pioneer Press
12/16/2010
I am a bus rider and I use Metro Transit on a regular basis because of legal blindness; it's the only mode of transportation I have. I wait for the bus at bus shelters or stops. The city, businesses and even Metro Transit haven't cleared snow after the snowplows, leaving a huge mess on sidewalks and corner curbs. I had to walk and wait for buses on the side of the street, instead of the sidewalk.
They need to think about safety for bus riders, the elderly and disabled, even wheelchair riders, who need to use the bus and need to use the sidewalk.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel bus stops and corner curbs. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
Rachel Eggert, St. Paul
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