When Formula 1 drivers are out on track and in the heat of battle, the visual aid of a flag is vital, its design making a situation clear, whether it be making an order to a driver, giving a warning of a hazard, letting them know the condition of the track or informing of the status of the session which they are competing in. Wendi Nicholson, president of Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, shared in the municipality’s enthusiasm, praising the installation of the crosswalk as a sign to the region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirited citizens that “they are welcome, they are included, and they are valued as full and equal members of society.Formula 1 has a range of different flags which may appear during competition, all carrying their own specific meaning. “Amherstburg has taken a colourful step forward towards inclusivity and acceptance,” Crain celebrated on Thursday. “By providing a visible symbol of support and acceptance from the community, we hope all those who struggle with their identity and coming out will have a path to follow and take pride in,” Goggin said.Īmherstburg town councillor Linden Crain, 23, brought the idea of the rainbow crosswalk to council as a citizen in March 2022. Installing the feature has been made possible by a donation by the Goggin family.įamily spokesperson Joanne Goggin said the crosswalk represents progress on LGBTQ+ issues for today’s youth and coming generations.Ī close-up of the rainbow crosswalk at Victoria Street South and Simcoe Street in Amherstburg. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.