Released August 31, 2021
City of Weyburn Installs New Flashing Pedestrian Crosswalks
WEYBURN – A new pedestrian project was completed which will help improve safety near Weyburn’s newest recreational hub.
A solar powered button crosswalk light was installed at 5 intersections near the new Credit Union Spark Centre/Legacy Park School and surrounding Jubilee Park. They have been installed in the following 5 locations:
- Douglas Road and Rick Smith Crescent
- 13th Street and Brimacombe Drive
- 1st Avenue and 9th Street
- 5th Street at the entrance of the Credit Union Spark Centre
- 5th Street and Maple Drive
“With the opening of the new facilities and an already actively used Jubilee Park we wanted to ensure safe pedestrian corridors in the area,” said Director of Engineering Jennifer Wilkinson. “These crosswalks act as a transit or access point for significant numbers of small children and families and the safety of our residents and visitors is very important to us.”
These lights are part of the Weyburn Pedestrian Safety Initiative, an ongoing program the City of Weyburn implemented in Spring of 2020. The project was partially funded for a total of $26,669.00 through the Government of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grant program. They provided funding for 3 of the 5 intersections as well as a radar speed sign which is still waiting arrival.
The pedestrian light increases visibility and protection at intersections that sees a high volume of vulnerable pedestrians. The objective for the project is to prevent collisions between vehicles and at-risk pedestrians and improve driver awareness.
The City of Weyburn looks forward to working with the Government of Saskatchewan on future projects that will improve safety for its residents.
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