Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader who is part of the City of Vaughan Transportation Youth Ambassador Program is advocating for improved pedestrian safety at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, specifically at the southwest pedestrian corner island at the channelized right turn. During his morning commute to Vaughan City Hall, he noticed the absence of a pedestrian push button for those turning left to cross, creating confusion and increasing the risk of pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. To address this, the changemaker contacted York Region Transportation and proposed installing an additional pedestrian push button to ensure safe crossings.

Outcome

York Region staff visited the site of concern and put a work order in place to fix the pedestrian push button at the northwest corner.

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