SASKATOON — The City of Saskatoon recently installed a new Active Pedestrian Corridor device to provide safer pedestrian crossing at the McKercher Drive and Edinburgh Place intersection. The project was made possible through grant funding from the provincial Traffic Safety Fund by the Government of Saskatchewan.
“Due to high traffic volumes and width of the street, crossing McKercher Drive can be quite challenging for pedestrians. The installation of an Active Pedestrian Corridor device will provide a safer environment for both pedestrians and motorists," said City Transportation Director Jay Magus.
Earlier this year, the City received nearly $18,000 grant funding to install two overhead, pole-mounted, flashing crosswalk signs, which are activated by a push-button mounted on each side of the intersection.
The improved pedestrian crossing was installed this summer and is now operational.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are awarded twice annually. The city plans to continue submitting funding applications to improve safety at other intersections and school zones throughout Saskatoon.
