Related Reports
This report arises from a number of past reports regarding pedestrian crossing issues on Riverside Drive in the vicinity of Ford Boulevard. These reports address potential pedestrian crossovers at two locations, as shown in Figure 1:
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Riverside Drive East at Ford Boulevard: a pedestrian crossover is not recommended at this location due to sight distance limitations caused by the curve immediately west of the intersection.
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Riverside Drive East, west of Ford Boulevard (near the Peace Fountain): a pedestrian crossover in this area is feasible, but funding is not yet available to install it.
Figure 1: Locations Reviewed for Pedestrian Crossovers
Details on the past reports are as follows:
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17762 CQ6-2015 - Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalk on Riverside Drive responded to the placement of a pedestrian crossing on Riverside Drive East. The report noted that a pedestrian signal was possible on Riverside Drive East west of Buckingham Boulevard at an estimated cost of $205,000 (as of the date of the report); these costs would be largely throwaway costs with the upcoming reconstruction of Riverside Drive East. Installation of the pedestrian signal was referred to the 2016 budget process by Council (Council motion M243-2015). Ultimately, the pedestrian signal was not funded in the 2016 capital budget.
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S 194/2016 Riverside Drive/Ford Boulevard Pedestrian Crossing responded to a Council Question (CQ33-2016) regarding the potential to deter pedestrians from crossing Riverside Drive East at Ford Boulevard if a controlled crossing could not be provided. The report recommended that signage or fencing to deter