I drove across Portage and Main to and from work on Friday. Visually it does look much nicer then the before with the concrete barriers.
On the way to work I drove just past noon and about 10 business folks crossed, on the way back home during rush hour I didn't see anyone crossing .
Traffic was very backed up in the morning (I drive off the Disraeli towards Portage and turn right). It was backed up much more then normal and had to wait for a few lights. This was with light traffic.
On the way home during rush hour it wasn't any different then normal. I'll be curious to see how things go once the weather turns and traffic is busier.
Bonus Note - What's the deal with the big encampment on Disraeli ? I saw a tonne of drunk people , a dude with his dong out taking a wee, a large bonfire.... it looks awful and seems really dangerous. I'm guessing the city has given up?