Downtown Accessibility in San Antonio, Texas

Adventures on a Wheelchair and Scooter

Since the early 1980’s, the City of San Antonio has been active in creating wheelchair accessibility around the downtown area and the Riverwalk.  The City has improved more than 50 locations during these two decades, generating new ramps, sidewalks, pathways and, with the help of private businesses, new elevators. Through the joint efforts of the Public Works and Parks Departments, the City continues with improvements that fulfill both the spirit and the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The challenge is to provide more access while maintaining the unique character of downtown and the RiverWalk.

From our office on Commerce and Flores, the we took several trips around downtown on a wheelchair and scooter. The following photos show how easy it is to navigate the our sidewalks.  Thanks to Amigo Mobility International, Inc. for loaning us their Amigo Classic travel scooter.

City Hall

Spanish Governors Palace

San Fernando Cathedral Courtyard

Bexar County Courthouse

Riverwalk - South section between St. Mary's and Navarro street

Riverwalk - Navarro street bridge

Riverwalk - Crockett street bridge area

The Alamo

Alamo Courtyard

Alamo Gift Shop

Downtown Visitor Information Center - across from the Alamo

Houston Street

Our favorite Segway tourguide Roland (Buzz) Jellet

Riverwalk Streetcar Station - Elevator to street

Riverwalk

Riverwalk

Riverwalk

Come see how easy it can be.