Utah trails adapted to improve access for adaptive bikes
Trails in Utah are being modified to make mountain routes more accessible to people with disabilities. NPR reports that newer technology, including electric motors, is helping people use hand-cycles and three-wheeled electric bikes, while trail changes are needed to support their access.
Trails in Utah are being adjusted to improve access for people who use adaptive bicycles, according to NPR. The changes are linked to developments in technology, including electric motors, which can help disabled people travel on mountain trails. The report says existing routes may need to be modified to make them suitable for hand-cycles and three-wheeled electric bikes.
It does not specify which trails are being changed, the organisations carrying out the work or the timetable for the adjustments. The supplied material also gives no details about the cost or scale of the programme.
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