Intersection safety improvements for all road users

Safety measures include:  

• No right turn on red signal between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday 

This enhancement will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why was this safety measures put in place at this intersection?
   16th Avenue and Main Street intersection ranked 5th in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Seven pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported between 2015 and 2022. Schools and a commercial plaza are located nearby, which is the basis for implementing the no right turn on red signal for drivers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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   When will it be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal has already been implemented. No right turn on red signal based on time-of-day will be implemented in June 2023.

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   How will these safety measures be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.

Safety measures include:  

• No right turn on red signal between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday 

An additional safety measures coming in 2025 include:

• A fully protected left-turn signal for northbound and southbound drivers

These enhancements will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why were these safety measures put in place at this intersection?
   16th Avenue and Woodbine Avenue intersection ranked 10th in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. There is a potential for conflicts due to high pedestrian and traffic volume during rush hours.

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   When will they be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal was implemented in fall 2022. No right turn on red signal based on the time-of-day will be implemented in June 2023.

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   How will these safety measures be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.

Safety measures include:  

• No right turn on red signal between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday 

An additional safety measure coming in 2024 include:

• A fully protected left turn signal for eastbound and westbound drivers

These enhancements will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why were these safety measures put in place at this intersection?
   Highway 7 and Kennedy Road intersection ranked 7th in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Two pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported between 2019 and 2021. 

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   When will they be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal was implemented in fall 2022. No right turn on red signal based on the time-of-day will be implemented in June 2023.

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   How will these safety measures be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.

Safety measures include:  

• No right turn on red signal between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

An additional safety measure coming in 2025:

• A fully protected left turn signal for drivers in all directions

These enhancements will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why were these safety measures put in place at this intersection?
   Highway 7 and McCowan Road intersection ranked first in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right-of-way for pedestrians and cyclists. There has been four pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles reported between 2019 and 2021.

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   When will they be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal was implemented in fall 2022. No right turn on red signal based on the time-of-day will be implemented in June 2023.

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   How will these safety measures be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.

Safety measures include:  

• No right turns on red signal between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

This enhancement will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why was this safety measures put in place at this intersection?
   The Kennedy Road and Carlton Road intersection ranked 76th in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported each year between 2019 and 2021 collision statistics. There is a high potential for pedestrian and cyclist collisions due to significant volumes during rush hours.

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   When will it be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal was implemented in fall 2022. No right turn on red signal based on the time-of-day will be implemented in June 2023. 

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   How will this safety measure be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.

Safety measures include:  

• No right turn on red signal between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

This enhancement will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why was this safety measure put in place at this intersection? 
   The Kennedy Road and The Bridle Trail intersection ranked 64th in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported each year between 2019 and 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Three pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported between 2019 and 2021. Schools are located nearby, which is the basis for implementing the no right turn on red signal between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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   When will it be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal was implemented in fall 2022. No right turn on red signal based on the time of day will be implemented in June 2023. 

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   How will these safety measures be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.

Safety measures include:  

• No right turns on red signal between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday 

An additional safety measures coming in fall 2023 includes:

• A fully protected left turn signal for westbound drivers

These enhancements will help to improve safety for all travellers in the area: pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why were these safety measures put in place at this intersection?
   McCowan Road and Carlton Road intersection ranked 63rd in overall collision locations in Markham based on 2019 to 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported each year between 2019 and 2021 collision statistics. Collision data provided by York Regional Police shows vehicles failing to yield right of way for pedestrians and cyclists. Four pedestrian and cyclist collisions with vehicles have been reported between 2019 and 2021. Schools are located nearby, which is the basis for implementing the no right turn on red signal for drivers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. 

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   When will they be implemented?
   No right turn on red signal was implemented in fall 2022. No right turn on red signal based on the time-of-day will be implemented in June 2023.

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   How will these safety measures be enforced? 
   York Regional Police will enforce.

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   How was this plan shared with the community? 
   York Region updated information on york.ca, mailed a postcard to the Markham community and promoted through social media.