Pedestrian Crossovers in Hamilton

Hamilton Mountain residents will be among the first residents to experience the new pedestrian crossovers in the city this year.

Mountain Brow Boulevard and Limeridge Road, and Limeridge Road and west of Mountain Brow Boulevard will have the new pedestrian crossovers, which will include a pedestrian ramp under the province’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act sometime later in 2016.

The other three locations public works staff will be installing the crossovers are at Locke Street and Stanley Avenue, Queen Street and Herkimer Street and Hollybush Drive and west of Pentland Road in Flamborough.

What is a Pedestrian Crossover?

Pedestrian crossovers are a new way for pedestrians to easily and safely cross the road. By law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road, and wait for them to completely reach the other side before driving.

Pedestrian Crossovers are marked by signs and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing lights.

It is the responsibility of both drivers and pedestrians to understand and follow the rules of the road.

Drivers and cyclists Pay attention to what’s around you. Watch for pedestrians who would like to cross the road. Stop for pedestrians at the marked yield bar. Allow the pedestrian to cross the entire width of the road before driving. Drive with caution when the road is clear. Do not pass any other vehicle within 30 metres before a pedestrian crossover.

Pedestrians Use caution. Make sure the driver or cyclist has enough time to stop before you begin to cross. Make it clear that you want to cross. If there is a push button at the crossing, press it to activate the flashing lights. Make sure the driver or cyclist sees you before you begin to cross. Cross when traffic has come to a complete stop and you feel it’s safe.

Types of crossovers

There are three types of pedestrian crossings that can be found in Hamilton. Each crossover has the same rules of the road.

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.

Type 1

• Lines that mark the crossing area
• Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
• Roadside signs

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Type 2

• Lines that mark the crossing area
• Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
• Roadside signs
• Flashing lights

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Type 3

• Lines that mark the crossing area
• Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
• Roadside signs
• Flashing lights
• Overhead signs

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Source: Hamilton Community News and City of Hamilton