Lightweight, Portable Ramp for Urban Environments

About this project

The team created a lightweight, foldable ramp system durable for scooter use in cities, and compact enough to travel like a purse between Rachel’s legs. The ramp weighs under 10lbs and can be used to climb curbs and stores with front step access. In providing a need-knower like Rachel greater mobility in Manhattan, individuals with similar challenges now have access to Rachel’s prototype and can navigate various areas overlooked by city planners.

The challenge

The challenge she presented to her team was to create a portable, light-weight ramp to achieve greater accessibility in urban environments.The challenge she presented her to team was to create a portable, light-weight ramp to achieve greater accessibility in urban environments.

Who it helps

Rachel is a need-knower who uses a scooter/wheelchair for mobility in Manhattan.

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Cornell University community, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
• Team: Rachel
• Category: Outdoor
• 41 downloads

The build files for Lightweight, Portable Ramp for Urban Environments are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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