Resident urges clearer plan for SEPTA underpass access and ADA accommodations

Resident Lisonbee Baron (S7) spoke during online public comment about accessibility concerns at the SEPTA underpass and supported the borough's review of van/shuttle options. "I know some other members reached out to me expressing the same concern about just, like, SEPTA, that that stairwell just being sort of ancient... it's also just extremely inaccessible," Baron said, asking that the borough secure clear, ADA-compliant pathways before the advertised January start date.

Staff (S3) responded that the January start date was conditional: "January is if we have all of the approvals in place... We can't proceed until we have approvals in place. So the January start date may end up getting pushed," staff said, and pledged follow-up with SEPTA and other partners. Council noted the anxiety among residents and said the issue will remain on the agenda as staff gathers more information.