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Pedestrian Crossovers

The City is installing a number of new button activated Pedestrian Crossovers to improve pedestrian safety. At these locations drivers are required by law to stop until pedestrians have fully crossed the road before proceeding. This is different than at typical intersections where drivers may proceed once a pedestrian has crossed halfway across the road.

Pedestrian Crossovers can have a few different layouts but are designed by these key elements: 'Stop for Pedestrian' signage, a triangular yield line painted on the road, and optional rapid flashing yellow beacons.

To get an idea of how these Crossovers work please watch the video below:

Additional information regarding pedestrian crossovers is below.

Below is a quick guide to using pedestrian crossovers. More detailed rules and the potential penalties can be found through the Ministry of Transportation.

Pedestrians

Push button for flashing lights, if applicable
Indicate intention to cross
Wait for traffic to stop
Make eye contact to ensure the driver sees you
Cross once it is safe to do so

Cyclists

When riding with traffic, follow rules for drivers
When crossing with pedestrians, follow rules for pedestrians; dismount and walk your bike across road

Drivers

Stop for pedestrians behind the yield line
Make eye contact to ensure the pedestrian sees you
Wait until pedestrian completely crosses road before proceeding
Do not pass another stopped vehicle
Drivers can be fined up to$1000 and 4 demerit points for failing to stop at pedestrian crossovers

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

Crosswalks

Sometimes have “ladder” style stripes that mark the crossing area
Found at a regular traffic signal, stop sign, school crossing or other intersection
Motorists do not have to wait for pedestrians to cross the full width before driving

Pedestrian Crossovers

Always have “ladder” style stripes that mark the crossing area
Always have roadside signage that says “Stop for Pedestrians”
Always have pavement markings to show where cars and/or cyclists must stop
Sometimes have lights or overheads signage
Motorists must wait for pedestrians to cross the full width of the road before driving

Motorists and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians wishing to cross, and must wait for them to completely reach the other side before proceeding.

Pedestrian crossover - Type B

The Pedestrian crossover (PXO) Type B includes overhead and side-mounted signs, pavement markings, and a rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) and push buttons that can be activated by pedestrians.

Pedestrian crossover - Type C

The PXO Type C includes side-mounted signs, pavement markings, and a rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) and push buttons that can be activated by pedestrians.

Pedestrian crossover - Type D

The PXO Type D includes side-mounted signs and pavement markings, including a ladder crosswalk and a 'yield to pedestrians' marking for motorists.

pxo-d

Signalized Pedestrian Crossings

Mid-block Pedestrian Signal

A mid-block pedestrian signal (MPS) consists of traffic signal heads for vehicles on the major street along with signalized pedestrian fixtures and crosswalks. Since MPS are installed between intersections, there is no side street traffic. Pedestrians must push a button to activate the walk indication and vehicles on the roadway are subject to the same regulations as at any full traffic signal.