New Pedestrian Crossovers in Oakville
Source: http://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/11/15/sudbury-installs-first-pedestrian-crossover
In October 2017, the Town of Oakville announced a pedestrian safety program that will be implemented in steps over the coming years. One of the main segments of this program involves the installation of over 170 pedestrian crossovers.
Four of these crossovers will likely be installed by the end of March, and another eleven will be placed by the end of 2018. The remaining 150+ crossovers will be installed over the next 10-15 years.
This is an important new chapter in Oakville’s safety program, as the city is becoming more and more populated. With new developments popping up and school populations increasing, it is crucial for Oakville to be fully safe and accessible for all residents and visitors.
As InHalton reports, drivers and cyclists can proceed at crossovers only when pedestrians and school crossing guards have made it to the other side of the road. However, new rules don’t apply to pedestrian crosswalks at intersections with stop signs or traffic signals unless there’s a school crossing guard present.
Pedestrian crossovers are not the same as crosswalks. They can be found at any stretch of roadway, usually mid-block, and do not have to be located at traffic lights, stop signs, school crossings, or other intersections.
See below for the locations of the fifteen crossovers being implemented this year.
Source: https://www.inhalton.com/huge-changes-set-to-affect-drivers-in-oakville
First 4 Crossovers (implemented by April 2018):
- Pine Glen Road at Millstone Park
- North Ridge Trail at Crosstown Trail.
- Nautical Boulevard at Nautical Park
- Central Park Drive at Gatwick Drive
Source: https://www.inhalton.com/huge-changes-set-to-affect-drivers-in-oakville
Next 11 Crossovers (implemented by end of 2018):
- Colonel William Parkway at Stocksbridge Avenue
- Westoak Trails Boulevard at East Fourteen Mile Creek Trail
- Pillgrims Way at Glen Abbey Trail
- Pilgrim’s Way at Taplow Creek Trail
- Munn’s Avenue at Munn’s Creek Trail
- Lakeshore Road W at Bronte Athletic Park Walk
- Sixth Line at Elm Road
- White Oaks Boulevard at Malborough Court
- Stewart Street at Maurice Drive
- Sir David Drive at Clearview Park Walk
- Linbrook Road at Linbrook School
Source:
http://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/11/15/sudbury-installs-first-pedestrian-crossover
https://www.inhalton.com/huge-changes-set-to-affect-drivers-in-oakville
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