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The Rundown Podcast - PM Show Tile

Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news.

Walking and wheeling in the Windy City

For many, getting around Chicago is pretty easy. It’s one of the few American cities that’s invested in high quality transit, cycling, and walkability infrastructure. But, for people with a disability that inhibits their mobility, it’s just not as easy to get around. Today’s guest is an accessibility researcher, and he tells us why.

Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news.

   

For many, getting around Chicago is pretty easy. It’s one of the few American cities that’s invested in high quality transit, cycling, and walkability infrastructure. But, for people with a disability that inhibits their mobility, it’s just not as easy to get around. Today’s guest is an accessibility researcher, and he tells us why.

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