08-31-2017, 02:13 PM
(08-31-2017, 01:51 PM)Pheidippides Wrote: I agree that the cross is ever so slightly better than before, but I am getting soooooo tired of the lack of thought that goes into these "improvements." Do it right the first time! No doubt some pedestrians may feel safer crossing here now, but in reality a small curb (and possibly railing) will do little to actually protect them if a vehicle were to hit the island at 70kph.
What protects pedestrians on a sidewalk if a vehicle hits it at 50 km/h, 70 km/h or 100 km/h? Exactly the same as for an island. What would you like, a concrete wall? Won't someone please think of the children?
(08-31-2017, 01:51 PM)Pheidippides Wrote: According to the Ontario Traffic Manual,
"The smallest desirable island is one that has a minimum area of 20 m2. The refuge island area should be wide enough to accommodate a person pushing a stroller or walking a bicycle (with a child trailer attached) or at least 1.8 metres."
So it does seem it meets the minimum of the OTM at least. I agree that it should be wider, but the hyperbole does get to be a bit much at times.