A cyclist makes his way along the Jordan River Parkway Trail on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in West Valley City. (Jacob Wiegand/Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY — An adaptive bike rider is trying to raise awareness after she learned that a section of Jordan River Trail doesn’t allow access for her type of bike.
Amanda Powell rides a three-wheel adaptive bike. And she set a goal to ride the entire 60-mile Jordan River Trail.
However, a bridge section in Bluffdale with barriers meant to stop drivers also presented barriers for her. She said it was impossible for her bike to go through.
“I’ve also heard from other parents as well, and they take their kids in their trailers. They’re also not able to get through that as well.”
Powell said this is a problem for some people with disabilities.
“I hope to see — as I go through the whole trail — to make sure that it’s all-accessible because it does say that it’s accessible to everyone. But, unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case.”
Powell called Bluffdale City, which sent her to the Jordan Trail Commission, which then sent her to the county. She’s still waiting for a response.However, her followers have shown massive support on her Instagram account, Amandacapable. Related: BLM to consider e-bike allowance on some Moab mountain biking trails National Ability Center hosts Summit Challenge to raise money for adaptive recreation New segment of Bonneville Shoreline Trail to open in Hyde Park Park City’s Haley Batten wins Olympic silver […]
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