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A Winnipeg intersection will look different than normal on Monday afternoon.
The intersection at King Street and Bannatyne Avenue will be the first location to experience a scramble intersection.
The point of the scramble signal is to stop motor vehicles in all directions, once a cycle while allowing pedestrians to cross every direction.
The Scramble signal is a pilot project being tested to see if it is suitable for streets in Winnipeg.
The City hopes that by having a dedicated crossing phase for pedestrians will improve safety and efficiency.
The scramble is best used at small intersections where there are fewer vehicles and more pedestrians.
The project does not include diagonal crossing.
If the pilot becomes permanent at the intersection, more changes will be looked at to include diagonal crossing. Options could include new accessible curb ramps and pedestrian signals that face diagonally across the intersection.
The City of Winnieg offers some tips while using the scramble signal:
- Pay close attention to signals. Vehicles will not be able to turn at a red light.
- Follow the pedestrian signals. Pedestrians will still be able to cross during the scramble, as well as in the same direction as vehicles with a green light.
- Listen for the new audible signal, which will say “Walk sign is on for all crossings” during the scramble. This will let pedestrians know they can cross in either direction.