NAG comes out of hibernation

Posted by John B. Kelly

Once again, it is springtime, which means people with disabilities are able to go out and about more, but constantly run into the usual problems with poor street-level access. NAG is getting busy fighting for better access throughout Boston, but especially in the Fenway-Symphony-Huntington Avenue neighborhoods.

The next important event is:
AAB hearing: Monday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. at One Ashburton Place, 13th floor. Massachusetts Architectural Access Board hearing to determine whether to fine the city of Boston for not following the Board's order to repair a stretch of dangerous sidewalk on Huntington Avenue. The city has failed to comply with numerous board orders to bring the sidewalk into compliance, rather choosing to ignore hearings, tie things up with court appeals, and apply for variances at the last second.

This meeting is one of those times where the presence of people who are affected by and care about access will carry weight with board members, who are deciding just how the city's negligence impacts people with disabilities.

We will be asking the board to fine the city for not bringing the cross slope of the brick sidewalk on Huntington Avenue between Massachusetts Avenue and Gainsborough St. into compliance. This is the sidewalk across from the side entrance to Symphony Hall.

Note: this web site is hopefully going to change its look soon, but until then, we will be posting about our ongoing campaigns.