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“Si Suwan” filed a lawsuit against the BMA, the MRTA governor and the Minister of Transportation, alleging that it allowed the use of sidewalks to go up and down stairs illegally. Overcrowding on the pedestrian sidewalk: people with disabilities until less than 1 meter remains
At 10:30 am on December 17, 2020 in the Central Administrative Court, Mr. Srisuwan Chanya, Secretary General of the Association of the Constitutional Protection Organization of Thailand Brings Bangkok residents Several people filed a lawsuit Governor of Bangkok, Governor of Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Minister of Transportation Base of illegal use of power AND neglecting their duties OR performing unreasonably delayed tasks In the construction of the train station, the pedestrian zone of the disabled people is located less than 1 meter away, contrary to the Ministerial Regulation on the nature or provision of equipment. Facilities or services in buildings, vehicles and transport services Allowing people with disabilities to access and use them, 2013
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Mr. Srisuwan said MRTA, Ministry of Transportation Has completed the construction of the Green Line extension of the Bearing range – Samut Prakan Blue Line, Bang Sue – Tha Phra Section During Hua Lamphong – Bang Khae and many other lines, since the inspection of stairs, elevators, dock and ramps for people with disabilities at various stations. Of each electric train line It seems that the construction of the pedestrian zone is almost complete, which makes it difficult or uncomfortable for disabled villagers. In some places, the sidewalk only has 50-80 centimeters left. Some places have power poles, traffic signs, or street furniture blocking the entire area. There is no Universal Design (one design for all ages). Construction that is suitable for MRTA work is a location that ignores pedestrian rights. Or difficult people, poor people who do not have money to buy tickets
While previously, the Association of the Constitutional Protection Organization of Thailand and Bangkok residents previously demanded and objected to the MRTA the correction of stairs, elevators, pontoons and unevenness of the disabled in various stations. From each station so that the width of the curb is at least 1.50 meters since the end of 2018, but MRTA has not listened In such a case, the association AND Bangkok residents Therefore, the MRTA cannot allow the MRTA build a train regardless of pavement use by the general public and the disabled. That is why today he filed a lawsuit against the BMA, the governor of the MRTA and the Minister of Transport before the Central Administrative Court. To check the path and stairs up and down each train station.
However, Mr Si Suwan added that the Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense traveled yesterday to the inauguration ceremony of the entire Green Line train system Show the success of the construction of the train to solve the traffic problem. Did you know that the other side of the train are illegal pedestrian infractions? For the construction of stairs, elevators and ramps for people with disabilities in several stations Of several electric trains He pointed out that the MRTA did not comply with the ministerial regulations. Define the building facilities. For the handicapped or handicapped and the elderly, BE2548, Ministerial Regulation that defines the characteristics or the provision of equipment. Facilities or services in other buildings or public services To allow people with disabilities to access and use, BE 2555 and the Ministerial Regulations define the nature or provision of equipment. Facilities or services in buildings, vehicles and transport services For people with disabilities to be able to access and make use of it, 2013 clearly defined that pedestrian areas must be at least 1.50 m wide.
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