Eoin says he’s ‘over the moon’ with two new pedestrian crossings
Eoin Harte, a disability advocate who campaigned for better accessibility in Carlow, is celebrating the installation of new pedestrian crossings and dropped curbs. His advocacy work has included speaking to local schools about the challenges faced by wheelchair users.
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This story highlights the impact of grassroots activism on local infrastructure and the importance of inclusive urban design for accessibility.
Eoin Harte is 'delighted' with the newly-dropped curb in Graiguecullen
Laoise Murray AFTER going viral last year with a video highlighting the inaccessibility of many footpaths and pedestrian crossings for wheelchair users around Carlow town and Graiguecullen, Eoin Harte is “over the moon” and “delighted” that the county council began work on the Castle Hill pedestrian zebra crossing yesterday, Monday 6 July.
The council is also due to start work on a raised table crossing at the bottom of Centaur St in Carlow town tomorrow, Wednesday 8 July.
“Eoin is delighted with the support from everyone,” said Eoin’s assistant at Rehabcare Carlow, John Kavanagh. The new crossings and dropped curbs will make it easier for him to get into town independently and will also benefit the kids in nearby St Fiacc’s NS.
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