Problems
Sidewalks and curbs
It is an obstacle course to use the sidewalks and curbs on IJburg with a wheelchair in places there is not a bicycle path.
The location of the crossing for wheelchairs is too far from the car crossing and cars do not see wheelchair users waiting to cross.
There are often other cars or obstacles blocking the view where wheelchair users need to cross.
At some locations wheelchair users must ride part way on the speed bump at a difficult slope with a risk for tipping over.
The connection to the road surface is not seamless and the front wheels of wheelchairs often get entangled in it.
Often there are bikes or auto’s blocking the no parking space because the “NP” is very small and not easy to see.
The sidewalks were probably designed in this manner to keep bicycles from riding on the sidewalks, but it causes an unnecessary hinderance and safety risks for wheelchair users.
Examples: Maria Austriastraat, Lumièrestraat, Erich Salomonstraat
Street slopes
When wheelchair and scooter users must use the street, the steep slopes are difficult and dangerous. The need to use the street is often caused by the difficult sidewalk crossings (see above).
Often wheelchairs and scooters bottom out on the ramps, and they are almost impossible to use for manual wheelchairs.
Examples: Lumièrestraat/ Bert Haanstrakade and Bert Haanstrakade/Krijn Taconiskade by the marina.
Solutions
Make the curbs and sidewalks like they are around central station.
Lower the slope on the entrances to the streets.
Stakeholders
Municipality Amsterdam
Tasks and status
Inform the Municipality Amsterdam: Reporting public space and nuisance
Not yet done.
