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 […]


Advocating for improved intersection safety through additional signage

A member of the Canadian Youth Road Safety Council has highlighted a four-way intersection in a residential area that lacks stop signs or yield signs. The lack of signage causes confusion as drivers approach the intersection without clear indication of right-of-way. The intersection is also near a playground, meaning there is regular pedestrian activity including […]


Bike and pedestrian safety enhancements

Issue and proposed solutions Our Canadian Youth Road Council Chair has raised concerns over faded crosswalks, unclear lane markings and absent bike lanes at an intersection which separates the Varsity neighbourhoods in Calgary from a feeder highway called Shaganappi Trail. A wide single lane is often used as two lanes with drivers going at very […]


Crossing light with a broken timer

Issue and proposed solutions The intersection between Londonberry Mall and a local high school has a pedestrian light with a broken timer that does not give pedestrians enough time to safely cross the road. This has resulted in unsafe conditions for students who wish to cross the road in this high-traffic space. This local changemaker […]


Improving school zone safety in the Tuscany community

Issue and proposed solutions A resident from the Tuscany community in Calgary has raised concerns about traffic congestion and pedestrian safety near St. Basil and Eric Harvie schools, particularly at intersections along Tuscany Drive. With no traffic controls beyond often-ignored speed limits, the area becomes especially dangerous during school drop-off and pick-up times. To improve […]


Repairing hazardous conditions on a bike path in Tuscany

Issue and proposed solutions This young changemaker is highlighting a bike path near Tuscany Meadows Drive NW and Tuscany Hill NW that has major potholes, cracks and faded lane separation. He has sent a letter to the local residents’ association with requests to repair cracks and potholes, repaint worn-out lane markings and install warning signs […]