New pedestrian scramble: Traffic stops at intersection to let walkers cross in all four directions

Edmonton’s new pedestrian scrambles are the latest change in an on-going effort to make intersections safer.
At 104 Street and Jasper Avenue Friday, all four directions of traffic stopped at once to let people walk across. A large white X on the pavement means people can also cross diagonally if they choose.
Its means people are not trying to use a crosswalk when traffic is turning right or left.
“We want to reduce or eliminate completely those pedestrian-vehicle interactions that re