Crossrides

What are Crossrides?

Crossrides are a safe and effective crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists can proceed through crossrides without dismounting, which is not permitted at crosswalks.

Crossrides are identified through pavement markings, signage, exclusive signal heads (signalized intersections only) and increased width. Depending on the approaching cycling route, as well as the crossing control, crossrides can take different forms.

Combined Crossride

Combined crossrides are installed at signalized intersections. They are divided by dashed outer crossing lines for cyclists and include bike and arrow symbols. The inner solid lines are for pedestrian use.

Mixed Crossride

Mixed crossrides are installed at unsignalized crossings. They allow for cycling and walking to occur in the same space.

Watch our crossrides video to learn how Durham Region is making road crossings easier for cyclists and pedestrians with crossrides on multi-use paths at designated intersections.

Crossride Locations

Crossrides can be found throughout Durham Region, typically where multi-use paths (MUPs) or cycle lanes connect through intersections. An example is the Michael Starr Trail crossing of Rossland Road, adjacent to Minto Street in Oshawa where a combined crossride has been provided. A continuous section of crossrides can be found on Victoria Street in Whitby, between Lake Ridge Road and Brock Street in Whitby. An example of an existing signalized intersection that has been upgraded with a combined crossride can be found at Thickson Road and Dryden Boulevard in Whitby.

New locations are installed in the Region in conjunction with local area Municipalities, Capital Projects and Cycling Programs as part of Durham Vision Zero.

What to Look For at Crossrides

There are various aspects to look for at crossrides as shown in the image below.

Safety Tips

Similar to a crosswalk, pedestrians should use the crossride as they are marked and remember to avoid texting or using electronic devices while crossing.

Cars turning right and cyclists proceeding straight through the crossride

Cyclists should check for an approaching vehicle intending to turn right through the crossride. Proceed with caution and be sure that vehicles yield prior to entering the crossride. Always obey traffic signs and signals.

Motorists should check over their right shoulder blind spot for approaching cyclists and be prepared to yield before turning.

Cars turning left and cyclists proceeding straight through the crossride.

Cyclists should check for an approaching vehicle intending to turn left through the crossride. Proceed with caution and be sure that vehicles yield prior to proceeding through the crossride. Always obey all traffic signs and signals.

Motorists should be aware of a safe gap in traffic and check for approaching cyclists before turning left. Motorists should not proceed if they can't complete their left turn safely prior to oncoming vehicle traffic and approaching cyclists.

Cars approaching a stop at a crossride as cyclists are proceeding through the crossing.

Cyclists should look to see if a vehicle is approaching and ensure the vehicle comes to a full stop before proceeding into the crossride.

Motorists should come to a complete stop at the stop bar, then proceed into a crossride to gain a better line of sight only when it is safe to do so.

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