Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie

5.1.3 Crosswalks
Large right-of-way widths, and significant levels of vehicular
traffic, make crossing Bayfield Street, Essa Road, Dunlop
Street and Yonge Street difficult. As these streets transition
to Mixed-Use and Residential Avenues, there will be a
significant increase in pedestrian activity, and it is important
that pedestrians can safely and efficiently move from one
side of the street to the other.
a) On large development sites where intensification will
result in more people living and working along the street,
additional mid-block crosswalks with signals should be
provided to ensure safe pedestrian crossing opportunities
every 100-215 metres is recommended.
b) The use of concrete or painted lines for the crosswalk
is preferred over unit pavers where crosswalk length is
significant.
For general guidelines related to crosswalks, please refer to
Section 3.2.3.
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