Brockville to consider two new pedestrian crossovers to improve safety near Brock Trail
Two new Level II Type C pedestrian crossovers are nearing completion of installation and will likely soon be added to Brockville streets as the city continues efforts to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, specifically for users of the Brock Trail.
The recommendation to amend applicable schedules of the Traffic By-law 21-93 to allow for the new crosswalks will be considered during Brockville’s General Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2026.
According to a staff report prepared by Pat Brown, supervisor of transportation and fleet services, and
Phil Wood, director of operations, the pedestrian crossovers are “nearing completion of installation” at two locations: Brock Street at the Brock Trail and Bartholomew Street at the entrance to the new 220 Bartholomew Street development.
Unlike traditional signalized crosswalks on busier intersections, Level II Type C crossovers are pedestrian activated, giving residents on foot the legal right-of-way once they have entered the road and requiring motorists to stop by law.
The report details that the crossover on Brock Street is intended to provide a safer connection for pedestrians and cyclists using the Brock Trail, one of the city’s most popular active transportation routes. The location currently lacks a designated crossing despite regular trail users needing to cross Brock Street.
“This location had been identified as having a perceived line of sight hazard for eastbound
motorists approaching the crossing location from the west,” the report states.
The second proposed crossover would serve residents of the new multi-unit residential development at 220 Bartholomew Street, improving pedestrian access to nearby roads and amenities. The
development is on the west side of Bartholomew Street where no sidewalks currently exist.
Should council approve the recommendation, staff will update the city’s Traffic By-law to formally designate both locations as new pedestrian crossovers in the city.