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Full History - 2019 - 06 - 02 - ID#bw4ksc
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Anyone blind in Phoenix area? (self.Blind)
submitted by rebel_134
So, I'm posting cause I'm not sure how else to go about it. I'm looking to move to Phoenix and was wondering if anyone else who's blind was living there? If so, how much luck have you had with navigating a city that (from what I've heard) is made for cars? I know there's light rail there, have you had any luck with it?
danjouswoodenhand 3 points 4y ago
My kids are both blind. Phoenix isn’t so bad, but the suburbs can be really lacking in transport options. Light rail is easy because there is only one line, but if it doesn’t go where you need to go, you’re out of luck.
refrigagator 2 points 4y ago
I'm not blind yet (myopic macular degeneration) but I've lived in Phoenix my whole life. It's going to be very dependent on where you live. Do you mean downtown Phoenix? City of Phoenix is pretty large and spread out. Phoenix Metro is even larger. I live in Surprise which is far northwest of phoenix and we have practically no public transit except for park and rides. Any place more central or by the light rail is going to be the best for public transit.
rebel_134 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I was thinking either downtown Phoenix, Mesa, or Tempe, since their pedestrian friendly and have light rail.
refrigagator 1 points 4y ago
Nice, pretty much every city is spread out so you'll want to check how far from the light rail stops you are. There are buses that'll take you to the station but sometimes they are quite far.
gunfart 1 points 4y ago
Hi there ! I live out in the Mesa area and so far I have not had too many issues with public transportation, at least going to and from work out in the Phoenix area. Tempe is also very public transportation friendly as well. Do be cautious in some areas though because either sidewalks are garbage or the crosswalks don't make sounds.
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