Tavistock 5-Corner Intersection Changes
Tavistock’s five-corner intersection, the only one of its kind in Oxford County, will be home to the County’s first pedestrian-only traffic signal when changes to the intersection take place in January to improve safety and traffic flow at the town’s main junction.
The County of Oxford’s Public Works department is installing a new traffic signal cabinet and controller at the Woodstock Street (County Road 59), Hope Street (County Road 24), and Maria Street intersection, and changing traffic timings to allow for a pedestrian-only crossing. Sometimes referred to as a “Barnes dance” after the traffic engineer who endorsed the design, this kind of crossing stops vehicular traffic from all directions while pedestrians move straight across and diagonally from all corners of the intersection at the same time.
Vehicular traffic approaching the five-corner intersection from the north, south, east and west will each have a turn at a protected green-light signal to turn left, turn right, or drive straight through. Vehicles will no longer be permitted to turn right on a red light at the intersection.
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock held community consultations on how to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow at the intersection in October 2011. The new traffic signal timing plan was one of a series of improvements from that meeting, along with improved pavement markings and new directional signage to be placed in early 2012.
Additional information and resources:
County Public Works Report re:
Implementation
Video of pedestrian scramble:
Toronto - Dundas & Yonge Streets - Time lapse (from SpacingToronto)
Township Community
Consultation Meeting Notes
Bonnie Brae - Township Presentation and Background Information
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is considering a proposal to move the long-term care beds from the
Bonnie Brae Health Care Centre to a newly built Long-Term Care Home in London.
A public meeting was held December 15, 2011 by the MOHLTC. The Township's
presentation follows:
Township Presentation to the Public
Meeting
Tavistock Economic Analysis and Future Impact Study
December 5, 2011 Community Meeting Notes
Coyote Control Information
 In
response to inquiries about the increased presence of coyotes within the County
of Oxford, an information package has been developed for all residents. Although
the main focus is towards rural properties, there are also some tips for urban
homeowners and how to ensure that your property is not attracting this type of
wildlife.
This package includes valuable information on behavioral patterns of coyotes and
how to protect livestock against them. Also included is local contact
information for two organizations, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and
the Ontario Fur Managers Federation. Both of these groups can be very helpful
for property owners that will allow hunting and/or trapping on their land. This
document is available from the following link and from the
Township office.
Coyote Control Information (2 mb PDF)
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