City's 10th pedestrian crossover opens

THUNDER BAY -- A new pedestrian crossover was activated on the city's north side on Friday.

According to a release, a new pedestrian crossover will be activated around 11 a.m. at the corner of John Street and Marlborough Street.

This is the 10th pedestrian crossover in the city.

Three more pedestrian crossovers will be installed this year at Pioneer Drive and Wyndale Street, Court Street and McVicar Street and Neebing Avenue and Mary Street.
 
The city wants to remind motorists and cyclists that they must stop when a pedestrian is waiting to cross and the crossover lights start flashing. Crossovers are installed to make it easy, safe and convenient for people to cross the street.
 
“As there are several schools within a few blocks of this intersection, we are pleased to activate this crossover prior to the kids going back,” said project engineer Rick Harms.
 
To learn more about pedestrian crossovers, visit: thunderbay.ca/pedestriancrossovers.