Advocating for improved accessibility near Rotary Flames House and Alberta Children’s Hospital

The Co-chair of the Canadian Youth Road Safety Council has raised concerns about the pedestrian infrastructure surrounding the Rotary Flames House and Alberta Children’s Hospital, specifically the curb ramps and crosswalks along these outdoor pathways. Many of the curb ramps are uneven with multiple bumps, abrupt drops, or inconsistent slopes that make it difficult and unsafe for children and caregivers using wheelchairs, walkers or medical transport equipment to move between facilities. Several of the crosswalks connected to these curb ramps are also unmarked or poorly defined, reducing driver awareness in an area with high volumes of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. To improve safety, she recommends regrading and making the curb ramps smooth to ensure a continuous, even transition from the sidewalk to the street, and clearly marking all crosswalks. The concerns have been shared though a letter to a local city councillor.