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The Regional Programme for the Suppression of Architectural Barriers and Urban Planning will carry out actions in 15 municipalities of the Region during 2010

The Ministry of Public Works and Planning, through the Directorate General of Land and Housing, conducted in 2009 in the town of Sewell design of sidewalks and the placement of guardrails on several downtown streets to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety.

The set of works that are part of the Regional Programme for Elimination of Architectural Barriers and Urban Planning has involved the adequacy of 26 fords in different streets of Sewell, to improve pedestrian access to sidewalks, especially the disabled and the older.

Also, by removing and adaptation curb ramp facilitates the passage of mobile devices such as wheelchairs, baby carts or shopping carts.

The Director General of Planning and Housing, Antonio Navarro, said that "these actions are important to facilitate good accessibility and mobility of citizens, especially in the case of persons with disabilities, who, thanks to these solutions are infrastructure required to facilitate their travel through the town. "

In addition to the renovation of the Fords, have placed guardrails stainless steel that serve as a support for the elderly, "in those streets where, because of differences in slope, it is necessary to point grip" , Navarro said.

The aim of these actions supported by the regional government is to ensure adequate urban mobility and accessibility to public buildings and spaces, so that these facilities meet the dimensional, material and design necessary.

More Gigs in 2010

The Regional Programme for the Suppression of architectural and urban barriers promoted by the Ministry of Public Works and Land Management is planning, in 2010, carrying out actions in 15 municipalities in the region.

The Director General concluded that "the regional government is aware of the importance of these actions and what they represent to the full social integration and improved quality of life of persons with disabilities."

Source: CARM