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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR
COLOURED CROSSWALK POLICY
Service
Area:
Office of the City Engineer
Policy No.:
Department: Traffic Operations
Approval Date: February 4, 2019
Division:
Public Works
Approved By:
CR37/2019
Effective Date: February 4, 2019
Subject:
Coloured Crosswalk
Application Policy
Procedure
Ref.:
Review
Date:
Pages:
Replaces:
Prepared By:
S. Boakes, Manager of Traffic
Operations
Date:
1.
POLICY
1.1 The City of Windsor standard for crosswalks is white durable paint or thermal
plastics for pavement markings.
1.2 This policy establishes the criteria for the implementation of coloured
crosswalks when requested by community.
2.
PURPOSE
2.1 The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the design, installation
and maintenance of community requests for coloured crosswalks within
neighbourhoods. The intent of this policy is to allow for enhanced community
/ neighbourhood beautification, as such coloured crosswalks are not intended
for use on major arterial roadways.
3.
SCOPE
3.1This policy does not include ladder style crosswalks in all white that are
installed as per City projects.
4.
RESPONSIBILITY
4.1Traffic Operations- Traffic Operations shall be responsible, along with
Recreation and Culture to review and approve the content of the proposed
coloured crosswalk. And shall be responsible for the installation of the
transverse white lines for the standard crosswalk.
4.2Recreation and Culture - Recreation and Culture, along with Traffic
Operations shall be responsible to review and approve the content of the
proposed coloured crosswalk.
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4.3City Council- City Council approves the Colour Crosswalk Policy and any
amendments.
4.4Applicants- The applicant shall provide the design to the City of Windsor
prior to installation, at the time of the request, for approval. The applicant
shall be responsible for all costs related to and for installation and
maintenance of the coloured portion of the crosswalk. The applicant shall be
responsible to obtain community / neighbourhood approval for the proposed
coloured crosswalk.
5.
GOVERNING RULES AND REGULATIONS
5.1Individuals requesting coloured crosswalk markings on behalf of an
organization must have the full support of the organization and the community
/ neighbourhood.
5.2The applicant shall show a minimum of 60% community / neighbourhood
approval through the submission of a petition showing signatures and
addresses of residents / business owners in the area of the proposed
crosswalk.
5.3The coloured portion of the crosswalk will be applied to the longitudinal lines
of the crosswalk only. The transverse lines must be white as per the Ontario
Traffic Manual (OTM) requirements.
5.4The markings should be configured so that a pedestrian's first step is onto
asphalt.
5.5The markings should provide a visual contrast and be reflective as per the
requirements for the OTM.
5.6Only durable slip-resistant pavement marking materials shall be used. For
short term installations, latex based paint may be considered, for longer
(more permanent) installations, thermoplastic may be considered. The
applicant shall submit with the application request, the materials to be used
for the crosswalk for review and approval.
5.7No markings representing commercial, religious or political organizations shall
be permitted.
5.8No markings of a group or organization whose undertakings or philosophy are
contrary to City of Windsor policies or by-laws, or espouse hatred, violence or
racism shall be permitted.
5.9The City of Windsor has the right to deny applications based on content and
based on location.
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5.10The markings should celebrate our culture, history and events.
5.11The markings should be maintained to address safety needs but also for the
enjoyment of future generations.
5.12Installation of the pavement marking is on a first-come first-serve basis.
5.13The applicant is responsible for materials, installation and all related costs.
5.14Should the applicant select to use thermoplastic material, they are
responsible for ordering of the material, the City can assist in the installation
of the thermoplastic application at a cost to the applicant.
5.15The applicant is responsible for costs and labour to maintain the coloured
portion of the crosswalk. Failure to maintain the crosswalk shall result in the
replacement of the coloured crosswalk with white pavement markings. The
applicant shall submit an indemnity prior to installation for maintenance and
removal. At the time the crosswalk is removed, any funds remaining from the
indemnity amount shall be returned. Any fees for services to maintain or
remove the crosswalks, performed by the City of Windsor in excess of the
indemnity amount, shall be charged to the applicant.
6.
RECORDS, FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS
6.1 Approval Process: Recreation and Culture, and Traffic Operations -
Applications for coloured crosswalks are available and shall be submitted to
Traffic Operations for approval. The applicant shall provide all necessary
documentation which includes the sufficient technical specifications as listed
on the application form or policy.
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