Painted Crosswalks

Inspired by similar installations in other towns and cities worldwide, the Town of Shelburne Council considered the installation of three crosswalks at prominent locations in close proximity to downtown. On August 29, 2022 the first painted crosswalk "Every Child Matters Crosswalk" was approved through staff report CAO 2022-14 Every Child Matters Crosswalk – Orange Shirt Day 2022.

Since 2022 the Town of Shelburne has three painted Crosswalks in the downtown area. The Lest We Forget Crosswalk, The Every Child Matters Crosswalk and The Pride Crosswalk.

On July 24, 2023 through staff report CAO 2023-16 Additional Crosswalk Locations: Interim Every Child Matters, and Lest We Forget The Town of Shelburne Council approved the location of the Lest We Forget Crosswalk. The crosswalk is located at the intersection of William Street and First Avenue.

2022

In August 2022 the Town of Shelburne Council approved the first painted crosswalk in Shelburne. The Every Child Matters Crosswalk was approved through staff report CAO 2022-14 Every Child Matters Crosswalk – Orange Shirt Day 2022. The 2022 Every Child Matters Crosswalk was located on William Street at Main Street.

2023

As outlined in the May 29, 2023 staff report, CAO 2013-13 Pride Crosswalk, The 2023 repainting, to be done again in-house by staff, was included in the 2023 budget. With the severe winter and road maintenance, the crosswalk appearance deteriorated more drastically than was originally anticipated whereby no paint or feather images remained. Due to the road repairs that will be completed on William Street from the water main break this location was changed for 2023.

Through staff report CAO 2023-16 Additional Crosswalk Locations: Interim Every Child Matters, and Lest We Forget The Town of Shelburne Council approved the interim location of the Every Child Matters Crosswalk at Main Street and James Street (north side).

In May 2023 the Town of Shelburne Council approved the Pride Crosswalk through staff report CAO 2013-13 Pride Crosswalk. The crosswalk is located at Victoria Street and Main Street.

Every Child Matters Crosswalk 2022

Lest We Forget Crosswalk

Pride Crosswalk

2024 Discontinued

On April 8, 2024 Shelburne Council discontinued the pilot Painted Crosswalk Program read report DO 2024-04.

The Town of Shelburne’s pilot painted crosswalk program included three painted crosswalk locations:

Every Child Matters	William Street at Main Street*	Installed 2022
Pride	Victoria Street and Main Street	Installed 2023
Lest We Forget	William Street and First Avenue	Installed 2023

It was expected that all crosswalks would require a full repainting annually and costs would be included in the annual operating budget.

While deterioration due to high traffic volume and winter road maintenance was expected, it was much more drastic than originally anticipated. Even with repainting, the painted crosswalk images deteriorated very quickly primarily due to high traffic volume.

The report recommended discontinuing the pilot painted crosswalk program. The Town recognizes, shares, and provides education to the community regarding days/weeks/months of significance (heritage and awareness). This includes flag raisings, proclamations by Council and sharing information on our social media platforms and website shelburne.ca.

Town of Orangeville also implemented a painted cross walk program and has since discontinued it.

Contact Us

Administrative Office
203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON L9V 3K7

Email: info@shelburne.ca
Phone: 519-925-2600
Fax: 519 -925-6134

Sign up to our Newsletter

Stay up to date on the town's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters.

Sign Up Today!