Pedestrian Crossovers

Crossovers are different than crosswalks. We are usually familiar with crosswalks that we see at official intersections with traffic signals or stop signs.

Pedestrian crossovers are different. They are often found along a section of a street where there is no intersection, to allow people to cross safely without jaywalking.

Crosswalks:

• Are often at an official intersection with traffic signals, stop signs, school crossing, or other.
• Drivers do not need to wait until the pedestrian has fully crossed before driving.
• Sometimes have “ladder” style stripes that mark the crosswalk area.

Crossovers:

• Are often found at a stretch of roadway where there is no intersection.
• Allow people to cross the road safely without jaywalking.
• Are marked by signs and pavement markings. In some cases, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing lights.

At this roundabout, pedestrians using the crossover have the right-of-way since there is a flashing beacon setup, even if they do not activate the beacon.

Yes, normally there is no stopping in a roundabout, however the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) calls for this setup when there is a pedestrian crossing at a roundabout, “trumping” the typical rules of a roundabout.

This crossing is a “Pedestrian Crossover Level 2 Type C”, as recommended by the MTO.

You will find the recommendation for this crossing in table 6 of the MTO Pedestrian Crossing Manual in Book 15 (published in 2016).

Pedestrians have the right-of-way, since this crossover has a flashing beacon, even if they do not activate the beacon.

Cyclists must get down from their bike and walk their bike across.

Vehicles must wait until all pedestrians have fully crossed their side of the crossover.

Yes! The roundabout is fully accessible.