(FOX40.COM) – Incomplete sidewalks in parts of West Modesto are raising major safety and accessibility concerns, especially for residents living with disabilities.
Neighbors along California and Spencer Avenues say they’ve been asking for a solution for years and fear it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
Jose Ramirez and his family on Spencer Ave say a 100-ft stretch of dirt in front of their home is more than an inconvenience, but a danger.
“It’s not convenience or it’s not a luxury. It’s more like a necessity under the ADA,” Alejandra Ramirez, Jose’s daughter, said.
Alejandra says she often stands outside with her father to protect him from speeding cars and uneven ground.
“We have had cars that actually have crashed into our property,” Alejandra said. “If there woul