Today, Thursday, October 13, is the last day to provide feedback on the Final Design for 132 Ave.
While it is the final design, there are still opportunities for significant changes, so your voice in the survey is critical!
The proposed design has several continuous crossings and raised crossings. We love these: intersections are the most dangerous place for people on foot and bicycle, and continuous and raised crossings make intersections far safer by increasing visibility, raising awareness, and slowing traffic speed. They also improve accessibility for all users, especially those with less mobility and those who use mobility aids like walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and strollers.
Continuous crossings differ from raised crossings in that while a raised crossing simply raises the crosswalk, a continuous crossings centre people on foot: rather than the sidewalk being interrupted by roads.
We love them!
But it’s not enough to just appreciate them: if you want it to stay in the design, explicitly mention all the design aspects that you love in your feedback.
Complete the survey before midnight.
Other things we love that you may wish to mention:
North-south crosswalks across 132 Ave are set slightly back from the intersection to make pedestrians more visible to turning vehicles.
Bike paths wide enough for child trailers, side-by-side riding with friends, safe passing, groups on scooters, cargo bikes, e-bikes, and more! On BOTH sides of the street!
Raised crossings improve pedestrian safety.
Arterial intersection with 97 St is extremely well-designed: pedestrians and cyclists are always visible in front of turning vehicles, rather than to the side. No slip lanes discourages high speed turns.
Arcing sidewalks reduces walking distances for pedestrians (turning in 90° increments is for robots).
Half-block crossings so students can safely get to school.
Separate space for pedestrians mean everyone is comfortable. Landscaped and naturalized geenspace provides cooling shade in the summer, reduces water runoff and flooding, and creates a much healthier and quieter space. Wide boulevards also provide snow storage space in winter without impeding access.
Well-integrated bus stops.
Dutch-style protected roundabout.
Curbside drop-off zones don't conflict with bike lanes.
Other Engagement Opportunities
Do you live, work, or visit the areas around Glenwood (between Meadowlark and Jasper Place) or Hairsine (east of Clareview)? Both communities also have neighbourhood renewal surveys which close tomorrow, October 14!