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

@JasonThorne For sidewalks doubling as speed bumps, they should probably have more marked colors in the border between the sidewalk and the street. I can see more than a vehicle going over them full-speed anyways.
@csolisr @JasonThorne The crossing street don't have right-of-way, so they'll still have to stop. Now it's just more clearly marked - and the pedestrians get to cross first. It actually makes a huge difference for walking and biking.