Road Safety & Vision Zero Plan

[afransen]

Kitchener has implemented a continuous sidewalk.

Kitchener introduces new 'continuous sidewalk'

The City of Kitchener is taking a step forward with a new approach to sidewalks.

kitchener.ctvnews.ca

 

[Northern Light]

Kitchener has implemented a continuous sidewalk.

Kitchener introduces new 'continuous sidewalk'

The City of Kitchener is taking a step forward with a new approach to sidewalks.

kitchener.ctvnews.ca

Very similar to the raised crosswalk concept already use in Toronto and elsewhere, except that typically, in Toronto, we still do zebra stripe over asphalt (that's been raised) vs here where you see the normal sidewalk concrete continue.

 

[afransen]

Very similar to the raised crosswalk concept already use in Toronto and elsewhere, except that typically, in Toronto, we still do zebra stripe over asphalt (that's been raised) vs here where you see the normal sidewalk concrete continue.

I think sidewalk with concrete is a bit closer to the intent where it tells drivers they are crossing pedestrian space.

 

[adys123]

Very similar to the raised crosswalk concept already use in Toronto and elsewhere, except that typically, in Toronto, we still do zebra stripe over asphalt (that's been raised) vs here where you see the normal sidewalk concrete continue.

Raised crosswalks are different than raised crosswalks with continuous sidewalks. There is a small nuance there.

 

[Northern Light]

I think sidewalk with concrete is a bit closer to the intent where it tells drivers they are crossing pedestrian space.

I'm certainly open to that; though both designs feature the speed hump effect for slowing traffic.

The K-W design does seem to put the adjacent bike trail on a bit of an angle though......

Let me bring the picture forward from the link you provided:

You clearly see the sidewalk is the peak height with the approach on both sides involving a modest climb for cars.

 

[Northern Light]

A report to the next meeting of TEYCC addresses further safety improvements on Avenue Road, primarily from Davenport to Dupont. The section south thereof having been separately advanced for Cycle Tracks.

This section will see a 1 lane reduction from six to five, for now, some geometric improvements, a new crosswalk and a new median (no big streetscape, just a safety barrier).

https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-246147.pdf

From the above:

 

[Towered]

Slip lane removal at Jane and Dundas has finally commenced.