Niagara Region taking traffic measures following review near West Niagara Secondary School

November 7, 2023

Niagara Region has now completed the pedestrian count and warrant process and obtained further data from observation and assessment of traffic in the area of the new West Niagara Secondary School in the Town of Lincoln. As a result of these reviews, the Region is moving forward with a temporary pedestrian crossover in the area, the installation of which will be expedited by the Region. In addition, the Region will be prohibiting parking on the north and south sides of King Street (Regional Road 81) in front of the school to deter vehicles from stopping on the shoulder of the road to drop off students.

Since the beginning of the school year, and the opening of the West Niagara Secondary School, Niagara Region has been closely monitoring vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area. In October, the Region stated its intention to complete a pedestrian count and warrant process for a potential protected pedestrian crossing.

Niagara Region will also be considering the potential for a permanent pedestrian signal or crossover as part of the planned reconstruction project on King Street (Regional Road 81) between the school and Cabernet Street.

It is expected that these measures will add to the road safety of the area for community members.

Media contact

Janet Rose
Niagara Region
289-668-3629
janet.rose@niagararegion.ca