Pedestrian Crossovers
The Township is moving forward with the installation of the first pedestrian crossover in the County. This will be located across from Crestwood Secondary School, creating a safe crossing environment for residents in the Longview Drive, Fillman Crescent and Campbell Avenue subdivision. Below is some information regarding the rules and regulations regarding this new type of crossing.
As of January 1st, 2016, a new law that applies to pedestrian crossovers was introduced as part of Bill 31: Making Ontario's Roads Safer Act. The law provides municipal road authorities the ability to install pedestrian crossovers on low speed, low volume roads. More information about the law pertaining to pedestrian crossovers can be found through the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
| What is a Pedestrian Crossover? |
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A pedestrian crossover is a designated crossing area that allows pedestrians to safely cross the road where vehicles must yield to the pedestrian. Pedestrian crossovers are identified by specific pavement markings and crossing signs. Pedestrians have the right of way at pedestrian crossovers, drivers and cyclists must stop behind the yield line and wait until the pedestrian completely crosses the road before proceeding. All road users must obey pedestrian crossover rules, laws are in effect around- the- clock. It is important that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians each know their role when approaching a pedestrian crossover.
For additional information please watch this video developed by the City of London: |
| Responsibilities of Pedestrians |
For additional information please watch this video developed by the City of London: |
| Responsibilities of Cyclists |
| When riding with traffic, follow rules for drivers |