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Wheelchair users press Kingston to prioritize ADA access over preservation when necessary
Summary
Attendees using wheelchairs described certain streets as impassable and urged the city to prioritize usable sidewalks and curb ramps; presenters said curb ramps are part of the study and the prioritization matrix will weigh destinations like schools and hospitals.
A speaker who uses a wheelchair told the meeting that "North Front Street is a disgrace" for mobility and said the street’s condition made medical appointments and basic travel difficult. "I have medical appointments on that street, and this is a $30,000 wheelchair. It can barely manage," the attendee said, urging officials to balance historic preservation with practical accessibility.
Other participants backed those concerns and called for curb ramps at T‑intersections and improvements where there are currently no sidewalks or unsafe crossings. Emily Flynn and consultants confirmed curb ramps and ADA compliance will be part of the project’s evaluation, and that a prioritization matrix will consider destinations such as schools and hospitals when recommending first phases of work.
