Walk Toronto has written to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee to recommend against adopting a pilot framework to test automated micro-utility devices on sidewalks, in order to avoid creating new barriers for Ontarians with disabilities.
“We are extremely concerned about the implications for pedestrians, and particularly for those with disabilities, of deploying automated or remote-controlled MUD technology, including automated personal delivery devices, on our sidewalks. Accessibility should be the baseline in any pilot, and not an afterthought for prospective commercial partners.”
