Dear Listers,

Why are strollers banned at most museums, theaters, concert halls and other
public venues?    Because they present a hazard in the case of fire or other
emergencies when CROWDS have to be evacuated quickly.    The idea I guess is
that people might abandon the stroller -- just take the kid and run to exit,
leaving the stroller blocking a right-of-way and as a potential barrier to
other visitors who are panicking on their way out.

I think David H. has the best idea with the prohibition on strollers unless
there are special circumstances.

Another solution might be exhibit and building design.   When we build or
rehab spaces for museum exhibits,  maybe we should be extra careful to leave
really wide aisles for visitors.   That way, even if some people have
strollers, there is plenty of room for others to walk or run around them, as
the case may be!

pamela sezgin

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