General Road and Highway Discussion

[the_conestoga_guy]

I haven't seen any drawings for this project, but is there some sort of consideration for pedestrians/active transportation like flashing beacons or an underpass (like what's proposed at Franklin)? 

I've always viewed Westmount as the "safe" way to cross the highway, so losing this crossing to another standard Region roundabout would be pretty depressing. I'm concerned that the Region views the pedestrian bridge as the designated alternative, which is completely out-of-the-way for most trips in the Westmount/Fischer-Hallman area. Thankfully I don't live in the area, so it won't change my commute either way.

edit: just to add to this, I almost always see 4-5 people crossing this intersection as pedestrians every time I'm in the area. I'm just speculating, but is this the intersection with the highest pedestrian volumes of any that the Region has converted to a roundabout? Most have been intersections along the periphery of the Region, or along collectors through sparsely populated suburbs. This intersection has two schools within walking distance and dense housing surrounding nearby. I just worry that the Region hasn't done their diligence to consider all road users in this case.