OP-ED: Private cars are not the accessibility solution High Park needs
The City needs to deliver on promise of a shuttle rather than reversing the momentum towards a car-free High Park
By Jessie YeIt’s a beautiful Sunday morning in High Park, cyclists are lapping the loop while families stroll along the winding sidewalks. There isn’t a car in sight, but not everyone is happy about that. Since weekend car access was banned in 2020, “High Park Access for All” protestors have argued that cars are essential for accessibility. While seemingly well-intentioned, these claims misuse accessibility language to divide transit and disability advocates, aiming to restore a... Read more
