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Ottawa – A new era for pedestrian traffic in Ottawa began today. Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the City’s Transportation Committee and Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson helped unveil and demonstrate Ottawa’s first pedestrian crossover on The Parkway, in front of Earl of March Secondary School.
Pedestrian crossovers are road crossings installed on streets with low and medium traffic and at many single lane roundabouts. They are new in Ottawa and they are marked with unique signage and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing beacons.
The City has installed 46 crossovers in recent weeks, most of which will be uncovered and activated over the next two weeks. Additional sites will be activated by the end of August. A list and map of the sites is available on ottawa.ca. Up to an additional 60 will be installed in each of the next two years.
“These new pedestrian crossovers will make it easier and safer for many Ottawa residents to walk around their own neighbourhoods,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “Motorists and Cyclists should be aware that when they see the pedestrian crossover sign, pedestrians have the right of way. Period.”
It is important that everyone understands the rules around the new pedestrian crossovers.
Drivers and cyclists riding with traffic
Pedestrians and cyclists using crossovers
Roundabouts
At roundabouts where pedestrian crossovers are installed, pedestrians will now have the right of way over vehicles. Drivers must stop for pedestrians and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane of travel (between curb and median/splitter island).
Fines
Drivers and cyclists will be fined $150 to $500 with three demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossovers.
“As long as drivers, pedestrians and cyclists understand the rules and respect each other, then everyone can get around the City more safely than ever,” said Councillor Egli. “This new infrastructure is only the beginning of a new era of pedestrian safety in Ottawa.”
For more information about pedestrian crossovers visit ottawa.ca.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Ottawa – On January 1, 2016, the Highway Traffic Act was revised to include a regulation which identifies a new type of pedestrian crossover. Now municipalities can install pedestrian crossovers on low speed, low and medium volume roads.
What is a Pedestrian Crossover?
Pedestrian crossovers are designated areas that allow pedestrians to safely cross roads where vehicles must yield to pedestrians when crossing. Pedestrian crossovers are identified by specific signs and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian activated flashing beacons.
Pedestrian Crossovers in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa will install up to 60 pedestrian crossovers as a pilot project each year for the next three years at warranted locations throughout the city, starting in June of 2016. In the first year these locations will include low speed, low to medium volume roads, and at most single lane roundabouts. The locations of the planned 2016 Pedestrian Crossovers in Ottawa are available on ottawa.ca.
The first Pedestrian Crossover will be unveiled on June 13, and all the signs that are installed will be unbagged and become active by the end of that week. Others will become active throughout the summer months. For a complete list of locations, please visit ottawa.ca.
Road User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all road users (drivers, cyclists and pedestrians) to understand and follow the rules at Pedestrian Crossovers.
At roundabouts where pedestrian crossovers are installed, pedestrians now have the right of way over vehicles. At roundabouts where a pedestrian crossover is not installed, vehicles continue to have the right of way. Be sure you know the rules of the new pedestrian crossovers to ensure safety for all road users.
This means drivers and cyclists riding with traffic in a roundabout must watch for and prepare to stop at pedestrian crossovers whenever someone is waiting to cross. Drivers, you must then must wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed your lane of traffic before proceeding through the roundabout.
When a crossover is split by a median, as they are at most roundabouts, drivers need only wait until a pedestrian has reached the median before proceeding. At any other pedestrian crossover, where there is not a median involved, drivers need to wait until the pedestrian has crossed the entire road (both lanes).
Fines
Drivers and cyclists will be fined $150 to $500 with three demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossings.
Cyclists will be fined $85 for failing to dismount and walk their bicycle when crossing a pedestrian crossover.
Pedestrians will be fine $35 for leaving the curb or other place of safety at a pedestrian crossover and walking, running or moving into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impracticable for the driver of the vehicle to stop safely.
For more information
More information on Pedestrian Crossovers is available on the City’s website at: ottawa.ca or by calling 3-1-1.
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Pedestrian crossovers are road crossings installed on streets with low and medium traffic and at many single lane roundabouts. They are new in Ottawa and they are marked with unique signage and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing beacons.
The City has installed 46 crossovers in recent weeks, most of which will be uncovered and activated over the next two weeks. Additional sites will be activated by the end of August. A list and map of the sites is available on ottawa.ca. Up to an additional 60 will be installed in each of the next two years.
“These new pedestrian crossovers will make it easier and safer for many Ottawa residents to walk around their own neighbourhoods,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “Motorists and Cyclists should be aware that when they see the pedestrian crossover sign, pedestrians have the right of way. Period.”
It is important that everyone understands the rules around the new pedestrian crossovers.
Drivers and cyclists riding with traffic
- Watch for and prepare to stop at pedestrian crossovers
- Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the road before proceeding
Pedestrians and cyclists using crossovers
- Indicate that you want to cross and ensure drivers see you before you enter the road
- Cross only when traffic has come to a complete stop and it is safe to do so
- Cyclists must dismount and walk your bike across the road
Roundabouts
At roundabouts where pedestrian crossovers are installed, pedestrians will now have the right of way over vehicles. Drivers must stop for pedestrians and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane of travel (between curb and median/splitter island).
Fines
Drivers and cyclists will be fined $150 to $500 with three demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossovers.
“As long as drivers, pedestrians and cyclists understand the rules and respect each other, then everyone can get around the City more safely than ever,” said Councillor Egli. “This new infrastructure is only the beginning of a new era of pedestrian safety in Ottawa.”
For more information about pedestrian crossovers visit ottawa.ca.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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For more information:
Media contact
613-580-2450
Public inquiries
ottawa.ca
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Pedestrian Crossovers - Backgrounder
Ottawa – On January 1, 2016, the Highway Traffic Act was revised to include a regulation which identifies a new type of pedestrian crossover. Now municipalities can install pedestrian crossovers on low speed, low and medium volume roads.
What is a Pedestrian Crossover?
Pedestrian crossovers are designated areas that allow pedestrians to safely cross roads where vehicles must yield to pedestrians when crossing. Pedestrian crossovers are identified by specific signs and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian activated flashing beacons.
Pedestrian Crossovers in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa will install up to 60 pedestrian crossovers as a pilot project each year for the next three years at warranted locations throughout the city, starting in June of 2016. In the first year these locations will include low speed, low to medium volume roads, and at most single lane roundabouts. The locations of the planned 2016 Pedestrian Crossovers in Ottawa are available on ottawa.ca.
The first Pedestrian Crossover will be unveiled on June 13, and all the signs that are installed will be unbagged and become active by the end of that week. Others will become active throughout the summer months. For a complete list of locations, please visit ottawa.ca.
Road User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all road users (drivers, cyclists and pedestrians) to understand and follow the rules at Pedestrian Crossovers.
- Drivers should always watch for pedestrians at these crossings. Drivers and cyclists must stop behind the yield line, and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians whenever they see the Pedestrian Crossover sign.. Note also that vehicles must not pass any other vehicle within 30 meters prior to a Pedestrian Crossover. When riding with traffic, cyclists will face the same responsibilities and fines as drivers – the new law requires cyclists to stop and yield the whole roadway to pedestrians. When crossing with pedestrians, cyclists must follow rules for pedestrians and dismount and walk the bike across the road.
- Pedestrians should make eye contact with the driver and make an indication to vehicles that they want to cross before entering the roadway. At Pedestrian Crossovers equipped with flashing beacons, pedestrians may push a button to make the beacon flash to enhance driver’s awareness that they will be crossing.
At roundabouts where pedestrian crossovers are installed, pedestrians now have the right of way over vehicles. At roundabouts where a pedestrian crossover is not installed, vehicles continue to have the right of way. Be sure you know the rules of the new pedestrian crossovers to ensure safety for all road users.
This means drivers and cyclists riding with traffic in a roundabout must watch for and prepare to stop at pedestrian crossovers whenever someone is waiting to cross. Drivers, you must then must wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed your lane of traffic before proceeding through the roundabout.
When a crossover is split by a median, as they are at most roundabouts, drivers need only wait until a pedestrian has reached the median before proceeding. At any other pedestrian crossover, where there is not a median involved, drivers need to wait until the pedestrian has crossed the entire road (both lanes).
Fines
Drivers and cyclists will be fined $150 to $500 with three demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossings.
Cyclists will be fined $85 for failing to dismount and walk their bicycle when crossing a pedestrian crossover.
Pedestrians will be fine $35 for leaving the curb or other place of safety at a pedestrian crossover and walking, running or moving into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impracticable for the driver of the vehicle to stop safely.
For more information
More information on Pedestrian Crossovers is available on the City’s website at: ottawa.ca or by calling 3-1-1.
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