I think we should really look around the world at how their traffic engineering works because there are many things I think should be brought over.
Here’s one example:
In some places around the world, like Tokyo, intersections can have unique traffic control measures. For instance, I noticed an intersection in Tokyo that combines a pedestrian traffic light with a stop sign for cars. The type of intersection is similar to Rue St-Cuthbert and Boul. St-Laurent (which could receive this type of implementation if it was allowed)
Here’s how it works: Pedestrians wait for the light to turn green before crossing, ensuring they can cross safely without relying on cars to yield. Meanwhile, cars coming from a residential street face a stop sign before turning onto the larger street. These cars can turn without entering the crosswalk when it’s occupied by pedestrians. If both pedestrians and cars turning arrive at the same time, cars treat it like a stop sign, giving priority to pedestrians crossing.
