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With special recognition for Vancouver’s own: Erickson’s stramps at Robson Square –
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Indeed, there’s even a link to more stramps – ramps and staircases combined – around the world. As far as I know, Erickson was the first to do it. (Corrections welcomed.)
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These are so amazing! What a great post! Thanks for sharing 😀 x
I like the German and other variations better than the Vancouver and Portland variety – because in those other designs, the downhill side step does not continue across to create a “lip”. I realize that the lip is likely there to contain strollers and wheelchairs in the event that they may “runaway”, but they present a serious tripping hazard for pedestrians who walk in a straight line down the stairs.