‘It’s not fair’: Long road ahead for TerraceBC transit improvements
Terrace and area residents hoping for better transport for elderly and disabled people got a rude awakening at a city meeting on Tuesday, where they were told they’re unlikely to get improved service any time soon.
Diana Penner, from the Skeena Valley Seniors Society and Yvonne Nielsen, who advocates for people living with disabilities, were quick to voice their disappointment. Nielsen added that she’s been unable to attend recreational activities in Terrace and area because the handyDART was already booked. Sometimes she can get to a place but can’t get back after service hours end.“That’s what you guys are here for is the quality of life of seniors and people with disabilities.”
Taylor said there had only been 49 missed ride appointments in Terrace and area last year, with only 14 of those not having been “negotiated” with users to ride at a different time.“I do hear some contradiction here from what I’m hearing in the public that the taxi guys cannot do trips for the folks that need it. In my understanding there are some pretty big gaps here,” said Ramsey.
“It is ultimately up to council to determine what we can afford and what level of service we want to provide.” “I believe the last one that I attended was in 2012, with a group of people in our community at that time who were struggling with transportation.
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