Pedestrian Crossovers

What is a pedestrian crossover?

A pedestrian crossover is a designated crossing area that allows pedestrians to safely cross the road. Pedestrian crossovers, also known as PXOs, are marked crosswalks where vehicles must yield to pedestrians crossing the road. They are identified by specific signs and pavement markings. Ontario's Highway Traffic Act states that vehicles must stop and yield the entire roadway at pedestrian crosswalks known as pedestrian crossovers.

Pedestrian crossover - Type B

The Pedestrian crossover (PXO) Type B includes overhead and side-mounted signs, pavement markings, and a rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) and push buttons that can be activated by pedestrians.

Pedestrian crossover locations

There are three pedestrian crossovers located on King Street at St. Lawrence Street, George Street, and Centre Street.

How to use the crossovers

Pedestrians:

• cross only when traffic has come to a complete stop;

• make eye contact with the driver;

• indicate you want to cross before entering the crosswalk;

• if the crosswalk has a flashing beacon, press the button to activate the amber flasher.

Motorists:

• watch for pedestrians at the new crosswalks and be prepared to stop

• only proceed through the crosswalk after pedestrians have cleared the entire roadway

• it is illegal to pass any other vehicle within 30 metres of the crosswalk

Cyclists:

• only proceed through the crosswalk after pedestrians have cleared the entire roadway

• it is illegal to pass any other vehicle within 30 metres of the crosswalk

• cyclists using the crosswalk must dismount and walk the bike across the road