Double-wide crosswalks and marked intersection boxes
The resident asks for double-wide crosswalks and X-marked no-block boxes around them and at intersection centers to keep vehicles farther from people crossing.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
All crosswalks need to be double-wide, and the box that vehicles are meant to not block (with all the XXs) should surround the widened crosswalks, and exist in the centers of plus (+) shaped intersections.
Who it helps and why
The larger and more visible crosswalks will keep vehicles farther away from folks crossing the street to the other sidewalks. The added [X] paints will inform vehicle users that they are close to a place where they must use extra caution - creating safer spaces for traveling.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 27, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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