Walking in Waterloo Region

[danbrotherston]

University/King is the most problematic pedestrian intersection I regularly traverse. It is the only case where I routinely have drivers intentionally force their way past pedestrians who have the right of way. Not every driver, not every light, but probably once a week, I experience an occurrence where the light turns green, and the right turning driver turns through the crowd of people waiting to walk, even though that crowd is plenty apparent waiting for the light. WRPS could make a killing here if they cared to ticket for it (piddly little ticket though it is).

Regardless, I think this would make the intersection well suited to both an IPS and a scramble. Regional staff seem willing to consider an IPS, but outright refuse to consider a scramble. For the life of me, I don't know why, that intersection apparently has some performance issues, largely because cars can't easily turn right due to pedestrian volumes, and as a result, block the intersection because there is no right turn lane, a scramble would fix this, and yet, no willingness to consider.

Frankly, I cannot understand some Regional staff, they seem extremely set in their ways, and willing to justify any decision, no matter how bizarre.