Why I Use Washington Avenue Rather Than A More Direct Route
When I leave my loft at 16th & Locust to go east into our downtown central business district I often go north to Washington Ave to head eastbound even if I plan to end up on Locust, Olive, Pine, etc. Why go out of my way rather than a more direct path? Why not just stay on Locust or go down to Olive? Here’s why…
This photo was taken two years ago today at 6:19pm on April 20, 2011
I’ve reported the above problem but like so many others downtown it remains an obstacle. There are blocks I avoid completely because of a lack of a curb ramp (such as SE corner of 11th & St. Charles, SE corner of 9th & St. Charles).
I’m surprised these have remained for so long.
— Steve Patterson