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“Roll-ability” of Amsterdam Sidewalks
Sidewalks can be an obstacle to wheelchair travel in many European cities. Not in Amsterdam! Wheelchair users will be able to easily navigate the city with these tips. If you have the strength or the wheelchair battery life to roll, you may prefer to do that instead of utilizing the city’s public transportation.
What makes Amsterdam easy to roll?
The city’s geography is largely flat, or level. You won’t be rolling up and down steep hills. This means you won’t have to exert a great deal of energy to explore the local area, and you can roll at a leisurely pace as your friends walk alongside.
Curb cuts are built into the sidewalks throughout the city. When you reach an intersection and need to cross street, you won’t have to worry about rolling over or climbing up a curb. The ramps are laid into the cement, so you won’t typically encounter a lip or curb of more than 1-2 inches.
Sidewalks are smooth in the majority of the city’s popular tourist areas. Broken and cracked pathways do exist, but they’re not typically overwhelming.
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