Under Section 19. Median…

Under Section 19. Median Barrier Types and Roadside Safety, it states, "Test Level 3 is the appropriate crash test level for 2+1 roadways and is therefore recommended. Higher crash test levels may be considered in consultation with the Highway Design Office if commercial (truck) traffic is higher than 25%."

This Model is appropriate in European countries where the vehicles driven on the roadways are all small and compact. In many European countries, large transports are banned from major highways and they allow only local delivery trucks in the slow lane and are not allowed to pass at all. An efficient rail system moves many tractor trailers.

In Ontario alone, there is surely more than 50% of the traffic made up of transports and the rest of the traffic are large pickup trucks and medium size automobiles. The barriers you are suggesting will not be strong enough to stop a large vehicle or transport from sliding into the oncoming traffic, especially at the speeds they will be travelling while in the passing lane.

I believe the barriers need further assessment and testing to ensure the oncoming traffic is not in danger. Implementing bans for transporting goods on Sundays, holidays, and during the night will keep the roads safer for everyone. Again Europe is ahead of Canada by imposing strict regulations to keep the roads safe for everyone.