Advocating for improved pedestrian safety by extending the crosswalk timer

A young changemaker has raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the crosswalk on Eramosa Road between John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute and Bullfrog Plaza. Students typically use the crosswalk during the lunch break and the crosswalk’s timer, currently set at seven seconds, does not allow enough time for large groups of pedestrians to cross safely. The young leader is calling for the crosswalk timer to be extended to 12 seconds to better accommodate pedestrians and create a safer environment for students. The young leader has shared the concerns and requested changes with the City of Guelph.