"A lot of older people, a lot of people with disabilities, take the buses, said Joseph Rappaport, executive director of the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. There's absolutely no doubt that bus service isn't reliable, that there are often long waits. And some people need a place to sit."
"They don't help anybody at all, Rappaport said of the leaning posts. People want benches."
"A regular bench or chair is better, she said. Some people really need to sit and have their backs supported. The leaning post might benefit some people, but what a poor commentary that is on who we are as a city."
The NYC Department of Transportation will install benches or leaning bars at approximately 8,750 eligible bus stops across the five boroughs. Leaning bars are planned for many locations, prompting opposition from disability advocates and some riders who say leaning bars undermine accessibility and exclude vulnerable riders from resting while waiting. Slow and often unreliable bus service, with an average speed near 8 mph, produces long waits that make seating essential for older adults and people with disabilities. Advocates emphasize that full benches with backs provide better support and are more practical for many commuters.
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