Though there are no markings on the street for disability access4street vendors tend to leave adequate (5ft) space for wheelchairs. Street vendors use packaging material, baskets and bikes to display their products. The street sections are drawn as per observations and measurements taken in October 2021. Street vendors occupy both sides of the sidewalk as a result creating comfortable enclosures for pedestrians. Enclosures create the illusion of protection against vehicular traffic and moving cars on the adjacent road.
4.3. ●
Prioritize Engagement Over Income Income An estimated 100 out of 120 street vendors observed appeared to be elderly asian women.5 As per interviews, street vendors use income from vending to contribute to satisfying household needs. Street vendors sell excess produce from
kitchen
gardens,
second
hand
clothes
and
utensils.
Figure 4 - Street Vendor’s Products Note : Observation Date Friday, 22nd of October 2021. Source: (Chandra et al.)
4
5
According to Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Chandra et al. 2021) 13
