Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan

On July 13, 2020 City Council adopted the Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan. The plan can be found in the document library on this site or by clicking here.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this master plan a success!

The Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan document is finalized and will be presented on the following dates:

June 22, 2020: Project summary to Community Issues Committee

July 13, 2020: Submission of Master Plan to City Council for review. (Please note: this is a document submission only. There will not be a presentation at this meeting)

Both of these meetings are open to the public but capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements still remain in place. Residents interested in viewing the meetings are encouraged to watch online at: https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline/

After the master plan is submitted to City Council, the document will be posted to this site.

The Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan draft document is complete and being prepared for presentation to City Council.

A summary of the plan recommendations and focus areas can be found below:

• Download the MAMP Stakeholder Engagement file

This is your final chance to offer feedback into the Master Plan. Please send any feedback to the project team by February 5, 2020. Contact info can be found at the end of the document.

Master plans are not typically posted for public viewing until they are presented to City Council. After this plan is presented in Spring 2020, the full report will be posted here.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Stakeholder Engagement sessions. We could not have completed this project without your input!!

The City has formed a partnership with CNIB\Keys2Access on a one year trial project to assist the visually impaired navigate our traffic lights in the downtown area.

To date we have 8 fobs that are being tested by residents but anyone can download the Keys2Access app on their smartphone for free.

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With Key2Access wireless technology, users do not even need to make it to pedestrian button on the pole: they can request to cross directly from their cellphone or from a small Key2Access fob.

The technology has been installed at the following intersections:

- 4 Avenue South and 7 Street South

- 4 Avenue South and 8 Street South

- 4 Avenue South and Stafford Drive South

The technology actually triggers the traffic light audio and gives the user an audible signal of where they’re at and also lets the user know when they can walk across the street. It can also tell the user their location and which street or avenue they have triggered. A speaker will make a chirp sound, and a voice will give the person a crossing countdown.

The cost of the pilot project is roughly $6,000.

Keys2Access technology has been officially endorsed by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

The Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan project team has been working on the draft document over the Summer and Fall. We are reviewing stakeholder comments to ensure we have captured all the feedback we received on this project.

The draft recommendations and master plan document will be completed in the next few months. A summary of those findings will be posted here.

Even though the document is nearing completion, we still want to hear from you! Please use the Let's Talk or Places tab on this page to inform us of any concerns you may have.

Thank you to everyone who provided us with feedback at the Community Forum on October 30 and the online discussion boards. We received a lot of great comments!

Based on the feedback we received, we are starting to build the master plan document. The Let's Talk and Places pages on this site will still be open for comments but anything posted after January 2 may not be used to develop the final report. However, we are continually monitoring these pages and ALL comments will be forwarded to the appropriate city departments.

As we continue with the master plan development, we will be seeking more input from our stakeholders. Drafts of the document will be posted to this site. There will also be another Community Forum in March. More details to come.

Thank you again for your participation in this project!

Since the Mobility/Accessibility Community Forum on October 30, we have been working with our consultants to compile your feedback.

Although there are a number of factors that will influence certain changes to the physical environment, we are looking at some quick changes that will improve mobility and accessibility for all people, including those with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.

What we heard: the timing of the pedestrian light at 6 Avenue South and 7 Street South was not long enough. Those with mobility issues would often have trouble making it across in time, posing a danger to both the pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

What we’ve changed: after evaluating the intersection and use of the pedestrian light, city staff were able to increase the crossing time to better accommodate pedestrians with mobility issues. This change was implemented at 6 Street South, 7 Street South and 8 Street South for consistency along 6 Avenue South.

Thanks for joining us at the Mobility Accessibility Community Forum! We still want to hear from you. Please post your comments on the Discussion Forums or pin any trouble spots on our Places interactive map.

Feedback will be collected until Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

When: October 30, 2018 from 4 - 7 p.m.

Where: City Hall Foyer and Council Chambers

This is a Come and Go event at City Hall. You'll have an opportunity to:

◦ Discuss the project with City staff

◦ Share your Mobility/Accessibility issues with the project team

◦ Map trouble spots around the city

◦ Listen to a presentation about the project at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., or 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Are you a caregiver, resident or business owner that is able-bodied?
Take part in our Wheelchair and Vision Loss simulation exercises in and around City Hall!


Getting Here:

The City of Lethbridge Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan (MAMP) project has begun.

Here's what we've done to date:

What's next: