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 I spent a few days in Kitchener recently. I was pleasantly surprised. It was about as good as things get in North America.
There’s even a tram! (And some cycle ways, actual cycle lanes, sort-of-kind-of pedestrianised streets too.)