Should there be a crosswalk with a flashing light or a traffic light at the corner of Elm and Corydon

When I was at the graduation ceremonies at Ecole River Heights School last week, a significant safety concern was raised with me.  I was told that over the last eight years, five children have been struck by cars at the intersection of Elm and Corydon.  Students attending Ecole River Heights School coming on the bus from the west get off at this corner at the bus stop on the south side of the street.  The students then cross Corydon to get to school. 

The problem is that Corydon is a very busy street and the students have to cross this street at a particularly busy time of day.  I have talked to several people about this situation.  Some believe there should be a crosswalk with a flashing light at this intersection.  Others believe there should be a traffic light which will stay green for traffic going down Corydon unless the green light for Elm Street is triggered by a car or by a pedestrian pushing the button at the corner.   Since the city may not want a traffic light at a three way intersection,  it may be that the bus stop and traffic light would need to move a block east to the corner of Corydon and Montrose if this were the option chosen.

If you have a view on this issue you should call City Councillor John Orlikow at 986-5236 or email him at jorlikow@orlikow.ca.  Alternatively you can send me an email at jon.gerrard@leg.gov.mb.ca