Hi Daryl,

I am following up on the email I sent you on October 6 on behalf of the Durand Neighbourhood Association (DNA) regarding the provision of safe and economical pedestrian crossovers for Hamilton.  As I mentioned in the email, Durand would be happy to host a pilot project for a new design.  This could be seen as part of the five year review of the Durand Traffic Study.

At yesterday's DNA AGM several residents expressed concern about the lack of safe pedestrian crossings in the Durand, especially for accessing the Durand Park via Herkimer and Charlton.  Durand is home to many seniors and children, so this is especially important to us.

When I mentioned that the City removed all pedestrian crossing signs (warning motorists) and is just letting the road markings fade, residents were shocked.  They said they assume that the street markings mean there is an official pedestrian crossing!  This is extremely unsafe, and clearly leaves the City open to lawsuits by pedestrians who, understandably, believe the pedestrian road markings mean there is a pedestrian crossing.

Please let me know when we can begin working on this important issue.

Thanks very much for your help,

Nicholas
Vice President, Durand Neighbourhood Association