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Pedestrians on a number of Regina’s streets are getting some help.
On Tuesday, the City of Regina said in a media release it is making changes at some locations to increase safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
Six locations with high-pedestrian traffic and a lot of turning vehicles now have what the city called “leading pedestrian signals,” which activate the “Walk” signal for pedestrians before vehicles travelling in the same direction get a green light.
“This allows pedestrians a headstart to enter the intersection and reduces the time spent crossing during the green light,” the city’s release said. “It also makes pedestrians more visible to vehicles turning.”
The city said studies have shown that type of signal can reduce pedestrian-involved collisions by up to 60 per cent at those intersections.
Crews also are to install temporary curb ramps at two mid-block crossings — on James Hill Road in front of Harbour Landing Village and at the intersection of Seventh Avenue East and Graham Road — in 2022.
The ramps offer a safe transition between sidewalks and streets at intersections that currently don’t have ramps built into the sidewalks.
Finally, the city has installed touchless pedestrian signals at 17 intersections.
People can activate the crossing signals via a sensor without physically touching the button. Users can still press the button if they so choose.
The signals also emit an audible sound to help people with visual impairment cross the street safely.
The city said it will monitor the new features and will evaluate new programs as it seeks to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety.