After the jury ruled Ivison's death accidental, coroner Robert Drake said he had never seen a request from an inquest jury to be reconvened in a year. But advocates for the disabled question whether the recommendations will ever be carried out. The inquest was good. It's whether they will follow through . . . He said the safety of railway crossings is an issue that comes and goes from the public's attention.
Holes make it easier for a wheelchair's front wheels to drop to a level parallel with the tracks.
There are a number of crossings in London where the problem exists, he said. It's fortunate when you consider the danger that more accidents haven't happened. Knight said jury recommendations could apply to rail crossings across Canada, so improving them will be an overwhelming job. The real task will be to try and prioritize the work. Everything won't get done immediately.