05-20-2023, 03:31 PM
(05-20-2023, 01:06 PM)Bob_McBob Wrote: Another pedestrian was struck at the Erb and Ira Needles roundabout on Thursday night. Transported out of region for emergency medical treatment so I assume it was more than minor injuries. This happened at dusk, just like the last one in December. The region's transportation commissioner is adamant that flashing pedestrian signals at this intersection would "distract" drivers due to all the surrounding commercial signage. Apparently it's more important for Chuck's Roadhouse to be able to put on a psychedelic flashing light show than improve pedestrian safety.
https://www.wrps.on.ca/en/news/wrps-cont...ision.aspx
The "distract drivers" line is so absurd.
Driver distraction is a real issue.
"Distracting" their focus "ON THE CROSSING" is the opposite of distracting.
*sigh*...some things never change in the region.