Outremont tries out 3D pedestrian crosswalks to slow down drivers

The Outremont borough is trying out 3D crosswalks at the intersection of Bernard and Champagneur Aves., aiming to reduce accidents that involve pedestrians by encouraging drivers to slow down.
Two crosswalks were painted in white, black and shades of grey on Tuesday, designed to create an optical illusion that the crosswalks’ white bars are elevated.
“It’s something that’s been done in Europe. Apparently we’re the first in Quebec and Canada to actually do it, so it&