The Silent Threat to Mobility and Safety: Poor Road and Sidewalk Conditions

Streets and sidewalks in disastrous condition, with bumps, potholes, and uneven paving. A situation that creates daily difficulties especially for disabled people and those with handicaps; hence the intervention of the spokesperson for "Alternativa per Benevento", Luigi Diego Perifano: "The poor state of many streets and sidewalks, with the presence of unmarked bumps and potholes, uneven paving, and so forth, represents a silent threat that compromises the safety and mobility of those who already face challenging daily obstacles." "People with disabilities often depend on alternative means of transport, such as electric scooters, minicars, or other walking aids and mobility devices, and the disrepair of streets and sidewalks sometimes creates insurmountable barriers for them, putting their safety at risk and limiting their access to essential services. This creates an invisible barrier that also limits opportunities for social participation." His hope "is that the municipal administration, beyond declarations about major works, will also, and more concretely, pay attention to the daily life needs of the citizens, significantly enhancing maintenance and monitoring interventions of the condition of streets and sidewalks, a necessary prerequisite for the enjoyment of an inclusive and safe urban environment for all."