Mississauga Adds 17 Pedestrian Crossovers, 36 Traffic Calming Projects

The City of Mississauga is installing 17 new pedestrian crossovers and 36 new traffic calming projects this year, part of a road safety push tied to Pedestrian Safety Month and International Walk to School Month. The city said the work supports its goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries from collisions on its roadways.¹

Drivers must stop at a pedestrian crossover and let people cross, the city said. The 36 traffic calming projects are going into residential neighbourhoods and near school zones to reduce speeding and aggressive driving.¹

Slow Streets bollards on 312 roadways

The city is also installing Slow Streets bollards, described as traffic posts, on 312 roadways as part of its seasonal speed mitigation program. The posts are meant to remind drivers to slow down and watch for people walking, biking and rolling in neighbourhoods.¹

The School Crossing Guard Program continues with crossing guards at more than 160 locations to help elementary school students cross the road safely. The city said the School Walking Routes program promotes active travel, such as walking or travelling by bike, wheelchair or other mobility devices, to and from school.¹

School Route signs installed around neighbourhoods guide students on their way to school and alert drivers to watch for children, the city said. The city encouraged students to use active transportation safely on their way to and from school.¹

Shorter daylight raises collision risk

The city said the risk of collisions increases when daylight hours shorten, because reduced visibility in the dark makes it harder to see people on the road. Pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooter riders face a higher risk of being seriously hurt in a crash.¹

Stay alert and obey posted speed limits.¹City of Mississauga, to drivers

The city told drivers to pay special attention near schools for pedestrians and cyclists, especially when turning and in areas with many stopped cars, and to come to a full stop when turning right at a red light. It also said drivers should set music, GPS and Bluetooth before driving, focus only on driving once on the road, avoid high beams unless it is difficult to see and there is no traffic ahead, and be extra diligent around transit stops.¹

Pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooter riders were reminded to stay alert and aware of their surroundings, cross at designated crosswalks, crossovers or crossrides where possible, and walk their device across roads when no crossrides are available. The city said riders should wear a helmet when biking or riding an e-scooter and use lights and reflectors on their devices, and that riders must be 16 and older to ride an e-scooter.¹

The city also reminded residents to dress for the weather. It directed residents to mississauga.ca/roadsafety for more information on road safety.¹