Abstract Manager

While there are many standards and guidelines around pedestrian crossings, limited information exists for cyclists. Drawing on international guidance (CROW and PRESTO), the City of Edmonton has been trialing new crossing approaches and types to address this emerging issue.

Safety, accessibility and convenience are key principles for designing bike crossings. Four common scenarios will be discussed with these principles in mind:

Cyclist-Priority Crossings: In what situations should cyclists receive priority over vehicles? Edmonton’s evolving approach to sidestreet crossings as well as a midblock trial project will be
shared. Yielding instead of Dismounting: In some situations, cyclists may have to yield to cross the roadway. Designing for a forgiving environment and applying it in appropriate traffic conditions
can make this option feasible.

Two-Stage Crossings: Edmonton has installed several two-stage crossings in 2022 and 2023, using the geometrics from the Netherlands’ CROW manual. Before/after speed data as well as
user behavior analysis will be shared.

Signaled Crossings: On busier streets, the City of Edmonton uses signaled crossings. Edmonton’s approach to signalisation will be shared, including type of control, technologies used and how it relates back to safety and operations.