Description
JP Dempsey and Goosdellows outdoor tables take up too much of the sidewalk. Pedestrians are forced to use the "brick" section of the sidewalk which is cluttered with utility poles, newspaper machines and fire hydrants. It is nearly impossible for anyone in a wheelchair or stroller to get by.
11 Comments
Biagio Mazzucco (Registered User)
juli (Registered User)
BB (Registered User)
Hey Guys,
I believe the law is based on ADA standards which call for 48" from outside of curb to obstruction.
The bigger problem on State Street is that the bricks are not even so the passable area for a wheel chair or stroller is more difficult.
Should we open an issue to have the city level or reset the bricks on State Street?
BB (Registered User)
Was their fence out further recently?
TLS (Guest)
ADA building guidelines specify 36" minimum clearance; see http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm#4.3. I can't speak to any city or state regulations. Maybe the local alderman or another city representative can let us know about these.
Regardless of the legal issue, it is inconsiderate to make the sidewalk impassable to strollers and wheelchairs. I make a point not to patronize any business that doesn't respect its neighbors.
Anonymous (Guest)
It appears that goodfellas has moved there's in about 12".
I will say something to Jon at Dempseys.
Maybe he could level the bricks in fron to make the passable area bigger.
juli (Registered User)
CT Livable Streets Campaign (Registered User)
Closed BB (Registered User)
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