Friday 2 October 2015

Are you prepared for the sidewalks in Uruguay?

Like other countries in South America (i.e. Brazil) the responsibility of sidewalks belongs not to the government/local council authorities but to the house owner adjacent to the sidewalk.  What this leads to is a mis-match of sidewalks (if any!), badly maintained sidewalks and next to no curb ramps.  So be prepared and if you have young children bring a great stroller with good suspension.

This is what I walk over (and push a stroller over) on the way to school everyday:



 No sidewalk, no curb ramp...


Busy intersection with no curb ramps and no pedestrian crossing lights! cross the street at your own risk :)

2 comments:

  1. The lights are mandatory for all, it doesn't matter if you are in a car or bicycle or just walking...

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    1. Yes this may be so but additional pedestrian lights is always nice to make it easier to cross. Drivers in Uruguay have no respect for pedestrians.

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