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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: June 1, 2026 Report Number: PDS-051-26
Authored By: Leanne Walker, Marketing and Engagement Supervisor
Slav Potrykus, Traffic Engineering Supervisor
Tony Ricciardi, Manager, Construction and Inspections
Submitted By: Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number:
Report Subject: Veterans’ Crosswalk
Recommendations:
1.That Report PDS-051-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That staff be directed to consult, and obtain approval from, the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 178 on a simplified design for the crosswalk;
3.That staff be directed to implement the Legion approved design, by working with the
original vendor, as soon as possible, and at no cost to the Municipality;
4.That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-051-26, be advised of Council’s
decision.
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Report Overview
This report provides an update on the condition of the Veterans’ Crosswalk located at the
intersection of King Street and Temperance Street in Bowmanville and outlines a proposed
approach for its replacement.
Following its installation, the Veterans' Crosswalk has experienced significant wear over the
winter months. Staff are recommending replacement using a simplified design and an
alternative material that is more durable and better suited to winter maintenance conditions.
The existing vendor has agreed to replace the crosswalk at no cost to the Municipality.
1. Background
1.1 Through Resolution #C-092-25, Council approved the installation of Clarington’s
first Veterans’ crosswalk at the intersection of King Street and Temperance Street in
downtown Bowmanville.
1.2 The crosswalk was installed as a memorial in honour of veterans. The crosswalk
design was endorsed by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, as well as, the Royal
Canadian Legion Dominion Command. The crosswalk was officially opened on October
31, 2025.
1.3 Due to the complexity of the graphics in the crosswalk design, this required a custom
manufactured material to be specified. Unfortunately, this material has not performed
adequately, and the pavement marking has significantly deteriorated over a short
period of time.
1.4 Snow clearing operations and regular vehicular traffic have also contributed to
accelerated wear of the existing design, particularly in areas where the markings are
exposed to repeated plow contact.
2. Proposed Consultation and Replacement Plan
2.1 Staff are recommending that the Veterans’ crosswalk be replaced with a simplified
design that will allow the use of a more commonly used durable pavement marking
material which is expected to improve the longevity of the crosswalk.
2.2 Consistent with the original direction from Council, staff will consult with the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 178, and Dominion Command, as required, and will obtain
approval for the revised design.
2.3 This consultation will ensure that the updated crosswalk continues to appropriately
honour veterans while reflecting the Legion’s input and expectations.
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2.4 If directed to proceed by Council in implementing a new design for the crosswalk, staff
will monitor its condition; and, if it deteriorates sooner than expected, staff will look at
alternatives to honouring veterans, consistent with Resolution GG-050-26 which arose from
Report PUB-001-26.
3. Financial Considerations
3.1 The vendor responsible for the original installation has agreed to replace the crosswalk
with a new design at no cost to the Municipality. As a result, there are no direct
financial implications associated with the proposed replacement.
4. Strategic Plan
Not applicable.
5. Climate Change
Not Applicable.
6. Concurrence
6.1 This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAO, Public Services, who concurs with
the recommendations.
7. Conclusion
7.1 It is respectfully recommended that Council direct staff to consult with the Legion and
implement a Legion approved design to replace the existing deteriorated crosswalk.
Staff Contact: Tony Ricciardi, Manager, Construction and Inspections,
tricciardi@clarington.net
Attachments:
Not Applicable
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.