The outside of the Laurier metro station in Montreal has a
lot going on. A busy bicycle lane crosses directly in front of the station
while scores of pedestrians flock in and out of the metro. Amid the bicycles
and walkers, a temporary construction zone has been erected directly in front of the station.
The city of Montreal installed a Traffic Logix speed table
to slow bicyclists down in front of the metro so that pedestrians can safely
cross the path to walk in and out of the metro. The speed table has a flat top
to slow bicyclists gradually without being too abrupt or compromising their
safety. Measuring 14’ x 10.5’, the speed table has bright yellow taping to
alert bicyclists in advance and ensure that the tables are visible even in poor
lighting conditions and at night.
The Traffic Logix interlocking units can be expanded to any
length or width and were used to create a speed table that fit the dimensions
of the bike lane. These units are also used to create speed humps and speed
cushions. Of the three solutions, speed tables are the least abrupt, which make
them the safest solution for cyclists and pedestrians.
To see video footage of the Traffic Logix speed table at the
Laurier metro station click here.
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