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Way to bias the discussion.

From "Crosswalk - Park Home Avenue"

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I'm really disappointed in the way this post framed the discussion by introducing it as a pet benefit just for the residents of one building (despite benefiting anyone that walks through here.)

You put more emphasis on how close it is to intersections, but ignore the reality of people already crossing / wanting to cross.

You then go on to frame it as an unecessary expense (despite being a very low cost action)

This really comes across as a fishing expedition to draw negative responses to justify not doing anything for the safety Willowdale pedestrians.

The majority of your constituents would never notice whether this exists or not. But you have raised the discussion in a way for them to get angry at lazy people wanting to spend their money.

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Profile of Maddy B.
Posted by:Maddy B.
2 years ago
I agree with you, Anonymous. Cross-walks are not like traffic lights or stop signs, they won't require drivers to stop every time they drive through, but it will increase pedestrian safety. People in cars are not made unsafe by cross-walks, but pedestrians are always made less safe by cars. And many people who are elderly or disabled don't always have the luxury of just jogging down to the corner to cross at the light.
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Posted by:Babi
2 years ago
@Maddy B. My husband was in a wheelchair, and we had no problem crossing at Park Home and Beecroft or Park Home and Yonge. I don't see why it would be inconvenient for anyone to cross at these intersections.
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Hogtownboy 18, I fully agree with you.
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I sorry but we have lots of proper place to cross safely. We dont need a crosswalk for dogs
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Anonymous on February 23, 2024

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