Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie

41 Urban Design Guidelines for Barrie’s Intensification Areas - DRAFT
3.2.3 Crosswalks
New development within the Intensification Areas will create
a significant amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic,
particularly at the Primary and Secondary Intensification
Nodes, and in the Urban Growth Centre. A continuous system
of crosswalks is essential to ensure the safe coexistence of
vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
a) Crosswalks should be continuous and connected to
adjacent sidewalks.
b) The location of crosswalks and design of curb cuts should
conform to the policies inherent in the Ontarians with
Disabilities Act.
c) Crosswalks should be clearly designated for safety, with
appropriate surface markings or variation in surface
treatment and signage where appropriate.
d) Additional mid-block pedestrian signals and courtesy
crossings with specialized markings and signage may be
considered at locations with high pedestrian volumes.
e) Traffic signals that accommodate pedestrians should be
timed such that pedestrians have adequate time to clear
the crossing. Audible signals and pedestrian countdown
devices will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Visible and patterned crossings contribute to a safe and attractive
streetscape.
DRAFT