You’re Invited to Participate in a Survey on the Current State of Accessible Outdoor Spaces in Manitoba
Whether it’s creating safer streetscapes, re-imagining bike lanes, or taking a wider approach to designing communities for people of all ages and abilities, let’s collaborate to ensure our outdoor spaces are accessible for everyone. Take this survey to share your feedback on the current state of Accessible Outdoor Spaces.
Survey Closes: April 23, 2026
Additional Ways to Share Your Experiences
If you need assistance taking the survey or would prefer to provide your comments and feedback by speaking directly with someone, please contact the Manitoba Accessibility Office at (204) 945-7613 or by email at MAO@gov.mb.ca.
Creating Accessible Outdoor Spaces
Results from this survey will help guide the development of the Accessible Outdoor Spaces Standard Regulation. This new accessibility standard will aim to create a path for accessible, barrier-free and inclusive outdoor spaces. It will use the principles of universal accessibility to build a Manitoba that is accessible to everyone.
The standard will outline a framework to identify, prevent and remove barriers. It will set minimum technical requirements to guide the design and construction of exterior environments and modifications to existing outdoor constructed spaces. It is not intended to limit the creativity of the design process during planning, construction or maintenance of public infrastructure, but to ensure accessibility remains a top priority.
The Accessible Outdoor Spaces Standard would address the following areas, but is not limited to:
- paths of travel, including pedestrian crossings and recreational trails
- play areas, sports facilities, boat launches, docks and beach routes
- outdoor seating, service counters, permanent washrooms and parking/loading areas
Learn more about the development of the fifth accessibility standard under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act, the Accessible Outdoor Spaces Standard Regulation by visiting AccessibilityMB.ca.
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