only crosswalk Geneva ST. FAirview Mall

OK,
so here is the crosswalk that is the only apparent "safe" way to get across Geneva St. to the Fairview Mall.
have you ever seen a crosswalk that t's to the other like this? that lane you see ahead is the turning lane at
the Fairview Mall.
The other photo is what is directly across from the Fairview Mall. Have a guess. How many vehicles exiting the
Fairview Mall are going straight through the light?? maybe 5 %???
Most traffic exiting the Mall is turning north or south onto Geneva ST. IT IS NEVER SAFE FOR THE PEDESTRIAN, esp. if they are elderly, disabled, with young children or a stroller, in a wheelchair.....
ANd we apparently have a LAW in Ontario re: ACCESSIBILITY !!!!

bus stop on Wood St.

Here's another issue on Wood St.
The bus stop is the pole and this is across the street from the gap in the only sidewalk on Wood St.
How comfortable would you be waiting for the bus on the street? Wood St. is a meandering road and
used as a shortcut for traffic from Geneva St. to Carlton St. Imagine waiting for the bus in the dark?
Where is the accessibilty that recently became law in Ontario? There are 2 seniors buildings, soccer field, ball diamond and public pool on this road as well as the City Parks and Recreation depot with all their trucks.
Safe and accessible?

The gap in Wood St. sidewalk

Another example of the unsafe gap in Wood St. Sidewalk. It is not that big a gap, but it requires pedestrians to go
onto the street to access the next portion of walkway.

Response from Mayor McMullen oct. 2009

E: wanted - crosswalk! PLEASE READ‏
From: McMullan, Brian (bmcmullan@stcatharines.ca)
Sent: October 9, 2009 7:07:49 PM
To: benita ann collini (benitacollini@sympatico.ca)
Ms. Collini,

Thank you for your email regarding the need for a crosswalk at Geneva and Wood streets. The city's transportation staff and studying the intersection and the request to have a sidewalk installed. It is anticipated the a report on the issue will be presented to council in the new year.

Best regards,

Brian McMullan
Mayor

City of St. Catharines
50 Church Street
Box 3012
St. Catharines, ON

905-688-5600 ext 1540
905-688-5955 (fax)

bmcmullan@stcatharines.ca

walkability

here's a link to a canadian website

Gap in Sidewalk on Wood St. City of St. Catharines