THUNDER BAY -- The city took an opportunity Tuesday to ask how it's doing when it comes to accessibility.
The open house, one of two hosted by the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, was a chance for the community to get feedback and let the public what it's doing to remove barriers.
"It's an opportunity for the public to come out and learn more about what the committee is doing," city accessibility specialist Scott Garner said.
People could also meet members of the committee and hear from city staff at the Italian Cultural Centre Tuesday afternoon. Since 2001 Garner said the city has come a long way with the help of the committee to make Thunder Bay more accessible. It also works with city departments to make sure Thunder Bay is complying with provincial Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
"To ensure that any renovations or any new buildings that we're putting together not only meet but exceed what is in the legislation or the building code," Garner said.
Where the work might be the most visible to the public though is transit, with fully-accessible buses and now audible stop announcements, lighting and other features Garner said.
Committee chair Tessa Soderberg said one of the main issues for the open house was getting around the city safely, complete with a presentation from police.
"Basically what we can and can't do in order to get around in safety," she said.
A second open house is set for Thursday evening at the Victoria Inn starting at 6:30 p.m.
