Safestreet takes special care in the design of sidewalks and crosswalks in order to take into account the needs of people with limited mobility. For the elderly, it is imperative to eliminate or soften all slopes. We have recommended solutions that have been adopted by our clients, such as raised intersections, tactile warning strips for the sight-impaired and the treatment of joints in concrete sidewalks to eliminate the jolts felt by people in wheelchairs, and one of our projects has been highlighted by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. We are also working with the Quebec Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility and the Transportation Association of Canada to have standards improved. |
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