Fast facts: Travel distances from the Dow’s Lake LRT station to the hospital

Feb 8, 2022

The design team considers a wide range of factors while creating the site plan, including factors like the fixed location of the LRT line. They’ve created easy-to-follow pedestrian routes along the shortest possible walking distances between the transit line, the parking garage, and the main hospital. To increase accessibility along these routes, there will be rest points with seating, and mobility aids like moving sidewalks.

Inside: The highline through the parking garage and rooftop park

400m route from the LRT station or the parking garage to the main hospital entrance with access to the hospital food court at 270m.

400m route from the LRT station or the parking garage to the main hospital entrance
Access to the hospital food court at 270m
Enclosed, climate-controlled walkway
Level and at grade with the main hospital entrance
Seating and rest points
Accessed from street level, the garage or the LRT station by elevator

Outside: South side of Carling to the main entrance

460m route on sidewalks along Carling Ave, then through the site.

460 m on sidewalks along Carling Ave, then through the site
Slope of less than 5% over the distance of the route
Rest areas with benches and level landings