Herb Hobler of Montgomery
It’s been reported that some 4,500 people have signed a petition to keep the Dinky Princeton/Princeton Junction train. Among so many arguments supporting that position, I respectfully note there are two I have yet to read about.
One is about weather. The Dinky lets passengers in Princeton and Princeton Junction stand under cover so that bad weather doesn’t drench them from head to toe. How wonderful to have a bus pull up in front of sopping wet passengers throughout Princeton because they have no cover — only to get more wet at Princeton Junction. Tempers will rise.
The second problem is about those with disabilities who may be unable to manage bus steps. The Dinky at both ends has easy access with platforms and trains having level access. Besides en route possible weather delays, add another possible delay for disabled persons to get aboard a bus.
If these 4,500 people — and likely thousands more — are really serious, I suggest they consult an attorney knowledgeable about disabled persons’ rights and consider legal action.
Herb Hobler
Montgomery
