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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN WEXFORD

Our engagement reporter James Westman dives into the dangers that Wexford/Maryvale residents face when crossing the street, and highlights crucial infrastructure issues in the neighbourhood that need to be fixed.
Our feature video by engagement reporter James Westman and video producer Anthony Lippa-Hardy explores the impact that Wexford’s lack of pedestrian safety has on the community, as well as possible solutions to make locals feel better when walking on sidewalks and through intersections.
We're partnering with PlazaPOPS (for the third time!) and Temple University to host a community meal and Story Circle focused on pedestrian safety in Wexford/Maryvale.
Event attendees brainstormed ways to make walking or strolling in Wexford/Maryvale less stressful and risky. One solution that emerged was to make “no rights on reds” part of Scarborough’s road rules. Check out more community-driven solutions compiled by engagement reporter James Westman.
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