( Rene Johnston / Toronto Star )The weeklong campaign addresses both drivers and pedestrians, Moore said, with a focus on enforcement and education efforts. When the sign is flashing or the countdown begins, only pedestrians who are already in the midst of crossing should continue. One Twitter user said at some intersections the countdown starts immediately, giving him “no time to even start crossing.” “Countdown timers are NOT misunderstood, thank you very much,” tweeted another. He pointed to city council’s move to install leading pedestrian crossing intervals as part of its Vision Zero road safety plan — something he’d like to see at more intersections. Ashley said the push against “misinformation” on countdown timers and fining pedestrians is a “waste of police resources.” “It treats the public and pedestrians like we’re stupid.

Source: thestar March 14, 2019 20:26 UTC