NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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Drivers should pay extra attention to traffic signals and watch for pedestrians with changes coming to seven intersections across the city starting Oct. 19. Pedestrians will now have a five-second head start to cross the street before cars get a green signal at the following intersections:
- Ward 1 – Eramosa Road and Metcalfe Street
- Ward 2 – Eramosa Road and Meyer Drive
- Ward 2 – Evergreen Senior Centre on Woolwich Street
- Ward 3 – Paisley Road and Alma Street North
- Ward 4 – Imperial Road South and Stephanie Drive
- Ward 5 – College Avenue West and Janefield Avenue
- Ward 6 – Downey Road and Ptarmigan Drive
We chose these intersections because they have many turning vehicles, lots of pedestrians, increased collision reports due to right and left-turning vehicles, are close to schools and are used by seniors or people living with a disability.
These types of signals are already in use in Hamilton, Toronto, and the Region of Waterloo.
Staff will monitor the intersections to see if we need to make changes or remove or add new locations.
This work is part of the Community Road Safety Strategy.
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