Cycling in Waterloo Region

[danbrotherston]

I'm surprised they did not put metal bars around the ends like a lot of other crossings have. They don't exactly provide protection, but they make the island a lot more visible to drivers.

Years ago when I was on the active transportation committee, I was told that they stopped putting those metal bars in because they are an impalement risk.

I mean, I knew it would be a car centric reason for the change .

I do believe they are bad for pedestrians though, given they both limit mobility (just try to maneuver a bike, stroller, or wheelchair through those things, some of them are pretty awkward), and limit the options for escaping a driver out of control, while providing no benefit.