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Originally Posted by jar_e
Regarding the cross walk thing...
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So how does one really find out if something like this is legal?
When I read the City Bylaw:
http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks...96-Traffic.pdf
It says:
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PEDESTRIANS
6. (1) A pedestrian shall not cross a street within one block in any direction of a traffic control signal or pedestrian corridor other than in a crosswalk.
(2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), no person shall cross a street which:
(a) forms the boundary of a school property or is designated as a school zone during the hours when reduced speeds for school zones are in effect; except in a painted crosswalk or the crosswalk at an intersection.
(3) No pedestrian shall cross an LRT track except on a sidewalk or a crosswalk.
(4) Where an LRT crossing is controlled by gates, lights, bells, pedestrian lights, or any combination thereof, a person shall not cross the LRT track while the control devices are activated indicating that crossing is not permitted.
(5) In the event that the control devices are inoperative or non-existent a person shall only cross the LRT track when it is safe to do so and shall yield the right of way to any approaching LRT vehicles.
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This is all I could find on the matter, and it confuses me.
What is a "Pedestrian Corridor"? Is it a side walk, an intersection, a pathway, an overpass? I didn't see it in the definitions section of the bylaw. If that term is undefined, is there even a "real" law that governs this?
[EDIT] Ok, I think I've figured out. A "Pedestrian Corridor" according to elsewhere on the City of Calgary website, is a signed or light controlled pedestrian street crossing that is not connected to a stop light. (Usually has the flashing yellow light, like the one on 10st across from the Safeway).
Link:
http://www.calgary.ca/Transportation...corridors.aspx