Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Resident urges city to restore benches, reconfigure bistro seating and remove obstructive planter
Summary
A downtown resident told the La Porte BID that recent bench removals reduce accessibility for older and disabled walkers, suggested moving bistro tables away from building walls, and requested removal of a planter that blocks access to a parked driver's side door at Rummley Apartments.
During the public-comment period, Sierra Sue Josh of Jefferson Avenue told the La Porte Business Improvement District she can no longer walk as far downtown because benches have been removed and existing planters and street furniture make navigation difficult for people with limited mobility and visual impairments.
"People like me only can walk so far and then they might have to sit," said Sierra Sue Josh, adding that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
