Advocating for pedestrian safety through leading pedestrian intervals at a high-risk intersection

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 Kipling Road and Highway 7, near Woodbridge Public School and busy bus stop. Southbound drivers turning left onto Highway 7 often proceed through red lights or while pedestrians are crossing and crossing guards have reported being ignored unless accompanied by police. To address this, the changemaker proposed removing the advanced green and adding a leading pedestrian interval to give pedestrians a head start. This proposal has been emailed to the City of Vaughan and York Region to open a work order.