New pedestrian safety improvement at Toronto Street and Douglas Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals for the existing traffic signals at the intersection of Toronto Street and Douglas Road in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: November 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Toronto Street (Highway 47) and Douglas Road in Uxbridge.

Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian safety by allowing pedestrians to enter the intersection five seconds before vehicles receive a green indication signal. This enhancement allows pedestrians to have a greater presence and advance visibility in the crosswalk before vehicles begin to make their turns. The intersections will also be improved with ladder markings—striped pavement markings painted within the pedestrian crosswalks, parallel to the drivers’ direction of travel—to increase driver awareness and visibility of pedestrians crossing.

Note: Minor traffic disruptions are anticipated while crews implement the new safety improvements. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded to exercise additional caution for everyone’s safety.

Durham Vision Zero is a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.

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