JasonThorne , 6 days ago

A new “continuous sidewalk” in #Kitchener. The design differs from regular sidewalks in that it doesn’t dip down to road level at intersections. It continues at an uninterrupted height. This slows cars turning onto the street + reinforces pedestrian priority through the intersections. Same at the driveways, so you don’t get the up-down “roller coaster effect” when you’re #walking, #cycling or using a wheelchair.

#safestreets #urbanism #accessibility

Street corner with a stop sign, bike lane, and crosswalk near a grassy area and large trees. Utility poles and power lines are visible, with cloudy skies overhead.
A suburban street with a sidewalk and grassy verge. Residential houses, cars, and utility poles are visible, along with trees and a building in the background under an overcast sky.
A freshly paved residential street with new sidewalks, young trees planted along the walkway, houses with gardens on the right side, and power lines overhead.