A pedestrian crossover is a type of road crossing where drivers and cyclists must stop for a pedestrian wanting to cross the road. By law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians wanting to cross the road and wait for them to completely reach the other side before driving through the crossover.
How is a crossover different than a crosswalk?
Crossovers are different than crosswalks. Crosswalks are most often located at an intersection with traffic signals, pedestrian signals or stop signs. Crossovers are a designated pedestrian crossing in the roadway, usually not at an intersection.
What does a crossover look like?
The new crossovers in Burlington share these key elements:
- Signage saying, “Stop for Pedestrians”
- Ladder style pavement markings in the crossover area
- Triangle yield lines (i.e. shark’s teeth) on each approach, indicating where drivers and cyclists need to stop
- It may also have yellow flashing lights
It is the responsibility of both drivers and pedestrians to understand and follow the rules of the road.
Drivers
- Pay attention to what’s around you and be prepared to stop for pedestrians waiting to cross the road
- Stop behind marked yield line. You don’t need to stop if there is no-one waiting to cross
- Make eye contact with pedestrians to make sure they see you
- Allow the pedestrian to cross the entire width of the road before driving through the crossover
- You may drive with caution once the road is clear, even if the lights are still flashing. Make sure you have looked to see that no-one else is wanting to cross the road
Pedestrians
- Use caution
- Make sure the driver or cyclist has enough time to stop before you begin to cross
- Stand close to the curb. If the crossover has button-activated lights, press it to activate the flashing lights
- Hold your hand out in front of you indicating you are waiting to cross the road, making sure drivers can see you before you begin cross
- Look both ways and look for traffic to stop
- Make eye contact to make sure the driver or cyclist sees you before you step onto the road
- Cross when traffic has come to complete stop and you feel it’s safe
Cyclists
- When crossing, dismount, follow the rules for pedestrians and walk with your bike
- When riding with traffic follow rules for drivers
Types of crossovers
There are three types of pedestrian crossings, called B, C or D.They all have the same rules of the road.
Type B
- Lines that mark the crossing area
- Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
- Roadside signs
- Flashing lights
- Overhead signs
Type C
- Lines that mark the crossing area
- Clear spot for motorists and cyclists to stop
- Roadside signs
- Flashing lights
Type D
- Lines that mark the crossing area
- Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
- Road side signs
Burlington Pedestrian Crossover Locations
New Locations, August 2020, Type C:
- Brant Street and Pine Street
- Brant Street and Elgin Street
- Brant Street and Maria Street
New Locations, Fall 2020, Type D:
- Centennial Pathway and Smith Avenue
- Centennial Pathway and Seneca Avenue
- Centennial Pathway and Delaware Avenue
- Centennial Pathway and Cumberland Avenue
- Centennial Pathway and Woodview Avenue
- Centennial Pathway and Elwood Road
- Centennial Pathway and Longmore Drive (two locations)
- Centennial Pathway and Belvenia Road
- Hager Avenue and Baldwin Street
New Locations, In 2021, Type D:
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Mountainside Drive
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Fisher Avenue
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Colonsay Drive
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Headon Forest Drive
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Deer Run Avenue
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Headon Road
- Hydro corridor Trail and Cleaver Avenue
- Hydro Corridor Trail and Berwick Drive