August 31, 2023 - The Bloor St. W. and St. George street’s intersection near the University of Toronto is set become the first-of-its-kind Dutch-style protected intersection in the city by the summer of 2024 reports CTV News.
This type of intersection prioritizes the safety of cyclists as they are designed in a way to keep bicycles separated from cars until they all converge at the intersection. Pedestrians will also have a shorter and “safer” distance to cross through.
The new intersection will have dedicated bike signals, corner protection islands, wide crosswalks and designated right-turn lanes for vehicles.
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