While other roads in the popular park have reopened, a city councillor is confused why Arbutus Way is still closed off.
A road in Beacon Hill Road remains pedestrian-only and now, a Victoria city councillor is proposing it partially reopen to two-way vehicle traffic to allow better access for people with disabilities.is on council’s agenda and urges staff to reopen the north end of Arbutus Way at Southgate Street, while also introducing disability-designated parking along the west side of Arbutus.
The road was closed to vehicles at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But unlike other roads in the park, it has yet to return to its original use, and the councillor says that’s made it difficult for some people to access amenities like Goodacre Lake.“Those who need to come here with a vehicle and cannot walk long distances for whatever reason, have been shut out of this end of the park for a few years now,” she said.
“I don’t think it should be reopened. For example, my husband is dealing with dementia and Parkinson’s and having clear, open paths is a dream for us to walk,” added another. “The motion doesn’t have the word pickleball in it because there’s no mention of even intend of removing these pickleball courts, which are here on a temporary basis according to how they were installed,” she explained.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.
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