Winnipeg introduces Exchange District’s first pedestrian scramble signal

Monday, June 2, 2025, 9:21 pm

In a bid to revamp urban mobility, Winnipeg has unveiled its first pedestrian scramble signal in the Exchange District, halting vehicular traffic in all directions to allow simultaneous pedestrian crossing. The pilot project is both a safety initiative and a quirky nod to modern city planning innovation.

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winnipegfreepress.com / Pedestrian scramble pilot gets Exchange District debut

globalnews.ca / Winnipeg unveils city’s 1st pedestrian scramble signal in Exchange District

The signal stops vehicles in all directions once per cycle to allow pedestrians to cross in all directions.

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