The City works with the Inclusion Advisory Committee to advance accessibility initiatives, including infrastructure improvements to make our roads, intersections, and public spaces safer and easier for everyone to use. Learn more about how we are making street crossing safer in areas throughout the City.

Accessible Pedestrian Signals help people with vision loss cross streets safely. These systems provide audible and vibrating signals when it is safe to cross.

There are APS installed at more than numerous intersections across the city, and additional locations are added annually. Current locations include:

Key2Access

Key2Access is a wireless system that allows users to activate pedestrian crossing signals using a fob, but can also be activated by pressing the button on the pole.

The system can also provide audible street names to assist with navigation.

CNIB has created a video demonstration for using a Key2Access (K2A) fob to cross. 

To activate the K2A signal remotely: 

• Arrive at the K2A equipped crossing and have your wireless fob ready 
• Press the third button from the top to hear your location 
• Press the first button to activate the signal 
• A coo-coo tone or spoken message means it is safe to cross 
• Use your orientation, mobility and route planning skills to be aware of your surroundings, flowing traffic, turning vehicles or sirens. 

Key2Access is available at select intersections, including:

• Elizabeth Ave at Freshwater Rd
• Kings Bridge at Kenna’s Hill, New Cove and The Boulevard 
• Military Rd at Kings Rd and Rennie’s Mill Rd 
• Military Rd at Monkstown Rd and Prescott St 
• Prince Philip Dr at Westerland Rd  
• The Boulevard at 76 The Boulevard near CNIB 
• Topsail Rd at Cowan Ave  

Key2Access fobs are distributed through CNIB St. John’s. To request a fob, call 1-709-754-1180 or email infonl@cnib.ca.  

Leading Pedestrian Interval

A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LIP) is a timing adjustment that can be made at traffic signals to give the pedestrians a ‘head start’. The LPI extends the time when all vehicles stopped at the intersection see a red light while pedestrians see a “walk” signal. This allows pedestrians to enter the crosswalk and become more visible to vehicles.

City staff review traffic signal locations and implement LPIs where the timing adjustments are suitable.