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Downtown businesses press for improved van‑accessible parking and safer alley routes
Summary
Business owners raised concerns about lack of van‑accessible curb ramps and unsafe, unclean rear alley paths that discourage use of off‑street parking. Committee asked staff to explore engineering and design options to improve accessibility and safe connections from rear lots to Main Street.
Porterville downtown business owners told the Downtown Committee they want more practical van‑accessible curb locations and safer, cleaner alley routes so customers can use existing off‑street parking.
Business owner David Horowitz described difficulty for patrons who arrive in handicap vans because current curb…
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