PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

Pedestrian Safety compromised by…

Traffic signage that promotes...

• Driver focus on cars, not pedestrians caught in "pedestrian gap".

Traffic volumes and flows that promote....

• High vehicle speeds on Oxton and at the turns both ends (50km speed limit).
  
• Too many “close calls” as left turn drivers squeeze in-front/behind crossing pedestrians.
  
• A “use at own risk” crossing with increased risk off-peak hours.

Intersection features that include...

• Removal of Stop sign!
  
• Removal of Yield sign (replacement for Stop sign)!
  
• Absence of signage (stop/yield) at Oxton-Oriole intersection!
  
• Removal of pedestrian crossing lines!
  
• Installation of “Pedestrians Wait For The Gap” signs!
  
• Poor night time lighting at Oxton-Oriole intersection!

Proposed Solutions…

Recommended "Safety Petition" Solution

• Install traffic lights at Oriole Parkway and Oxton Avenue with advanced greens built-in to maintain traffic flow and remove pedestrians from dangerous, fast traffic flows (Intersection meets two of three city traffic control installation criteria) - Transportation Services said NO!

Alternative Solutions: Oxton At Oriole

• Re-install Stop Sign recognising high percentage of drivers stop anyway - Transportation Services said NO!
  
• Install flashing "Yield To Pedestrians" signs similar as found at Lawrence Avenue and Allen Road North entrance ramp - Transportation Services said NO!
  
• Re-paint pedestrian crossing lines with increased width - Transportation Services said NO!
  
• Paint "SLOW DOWN" in northbound left turn lane - Transportation Services said No!
  
• Suspend flashing warning light over intersection - Tranportation Services said NO!
  
• Install "One Way" signs and/or "No Access between..." signs to control traffic intrusion into adjacent residential streets to allow for safety improvements (and quality of life) improvements on Oxton Avenue - Transportation Services said NO!
  
• Reduce speed limit on Oxton Avenue to 40 kms from 50 km's - Community Council approved for early 2006 - Now Installed!
  
• Relocate Oxton Ave. crosswalk location to Oxton Avenue-Oriole Parkway & Avenue Road-Oxton Avenue (new) to maintain traffic flow and provide safe pedestrian crossings points - Transportation Services said NO!

Neighbourhood Improvements

• Install “Quiet, Residential Area” signage - Transportation Services said YES!
  
• Introduce random Police radar trap on Oxton Avenue to encourage responsible traffic flows (Police manpower issue).
  
• Install hidden driveway signs at 130 Oriole Parkway's driveway (TBD).