In 'Made to Move' @Chrisboardman says "our pavements need to pass the test of being accessible to all, especially
pedestrians, the partially sighted, and a parent with a buggy or double buggy".

@AndyBurnhamGM you said you were "determined to meet this challenge". https://twitter.com/harrielspencer/status/1287488821337128963

Pavements on Lever Street have looked like this for over a week.

Tactiles & pavement drops are blocked and disabled people who want to continue along Lever St or reach the the pedestrian light crossing involves taking a significant detour.

The barriers on the tactiles in particular are a huge issue for visually impaired people.

Pedestrians who are not impeded by lack of tactiles or pavement drops either have to use the road to continue along Lever street, or go through the tables.

In the late afternoon and evening these tables are so busy it makes socially distancing impossible.

The choice then becomes socially distance=walk in the road.

What the actual?

@AndyBurnhamGM the pavements here don't pass the test of accessibility to all.

Disabled people have been most impacted by COVID-19 and continue to be, as lockdown eases. We need to be centralised within measures that support social distancing and active travel, not sidelined.

If you really are determined to meet @Chris_Boardman's challenge to get GM moving in an inclusive and accessible way, please can you get involved with ensuring that post-lockdown popup is inclusive and accessible.

@Chris_Boardman you say that popup mobility lanes are a matter of social justice and I completely agree. But ensuring our pavements remain accessible, particularly considering pedestrians are the top of the urban hierarchy, is too.