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Presenters urge safe walking paths in Ardmore to support participants and neighbors
Summary
Carousel Connections staff told the Lower Merion Sustainability Committee that participants who walk or use transit need clearer, safer pedestrian routes in Ardmore, and suggested the committee consider this in planning for bicycle and pedestrian projects such as Schaeffer Plaza.
Kate Gaylor and Amy McCann told the committee that many program participants walk independently or with mentors and that certain intersections and crossing signals are challenging. "So creating safe walking ways to the community are really important to us as well," Gaylor said, urging attention to pedestrian routing and reduced car dependence.
McCann noted that the township—s ongoing interest in biking and public spaces could intersect with accessibility needs for people with disabilities. She suggested the Schaeffer Plaza project and other green-space planning could create opportunities for collaboration between the sustainability committee and Carousel/Common Space.
