W. K. Lis
Superstar
What happens in a local jurisdiction that actually implements a Vision Zero safety initiative...
Others may have seen this Vision Zero interactive map but I just came across it.
Vision Zero Mapping Tool
www.toronto.ca
Lots of info!
Almost all at intersections. It kind of shows how the intersections are the problem, and fiddling with stuff like cycle tracks only improves perception of safety perhaps but still leaves people vulnerable at intersections.Others may have seen this Vision Zero interactive map but I just came across it.
Vision Zero Mapping Tool
www.toronto.ca
Lots of info!
I've never really been able to figure out how a roundabout is pedestrian friendly it almost seems like it's worse for them as it could take twice as long to walk around it as it would to cross two streets.Yeah, the turbo-roundabout design makes a lot of sense. I have even seen a few 2 lane roundabouts here that incorporate a lot of the elements, but don't go all the way (lane dividers to discourage lane changing, etc.). There is one in Niagara at the end of the 406. You select the exit road before entering and in practice you never see people switching lanes in the roundabout. Could be more pedestrian & cyclist friendly though!
They are not pedestrian friendly. That is one of their drawbacks. There are ways to mitigate, see video below for details. Briefly, it involves refuge islands, designing to roadway to enforce low speeds, having the correct yield rules and leaving space for a car to yield to cyclists/pedestrians without blocking the roundabout, optionally have speed tables for the pedestrian/cyclist crossings to further reduce speeds. The benefits are reduced accidents and accident severity, better traffic flow, fuel savings.I've never really been able to figure out how a roundabout is pedestrian friendly it almost seems like it's worse for them as it could take twice as long to walk around it as it would to cross two streets.
Are they intentionally trying to confuse people and ensure that no one follows the rules?
Seems like they are trying to eliminate through traffic for vehicles while keeping local access. I'm a little surprised to see cycle tracks (but not between Shuter and Queen?) I thought they were recommending cycling facilities on Church instead.
I think it's a decent plan. It will be interesting to see what they mean by pedestrian priority. I think they need to be able to clear it for shuttle buses on short notice, so I can't see them doing a lot to make it much less like a roadway. Maybe different paving.