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Vision Zero Vancouver is on a mission to protect pedestrians and cyclists from being seriously hurt or killed in traffic collisions. Spokesperson Lucy Maloney speaks with Global BC Traffic Reporter Katelin Owsianski about the group’s strategies to promote traffic safety.

Despite the number of cycling-related fatalities in 2024 climbing above what was recorded last year, the city of Toronto says it remains committed to Vision Zero and the pursuit of road safety for all. Shallima Maharaj hears from cycling advocates who say a viable solution requires more than building new infrastructure.

At recent car-free-day events in the city, Vision Zero Vancouver asked people to put a pin on this map — indicating where they have experienced crashes, close calls, or unsafe situations. At the end of the experiment, a few areas stood out and the advocacy group say the goal is to reduce the amount of...

The City of Montreal has announced plans to speed up the implementation of safety measures in school zones as part of its school safety program. The initiative is part of the city’s vision to see pedestrian deaths and serious injuries drop to zero. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, pedestrian rights advocates say more steps are...

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says it is unrealistic that the province can reach net zero by 2035.

A porta-potty in a bike lane left behind from a construction project is part of a troubling pattern and lack of clear policies from the city, says a cycling advocate, pointing out Toronto isn’t off to a good start to the year when it comes to Vision Zero. Matthew Bingley reports.

More than two years after their son died in a pedestrian crash, the parents of David Finkelman are continuing their push to make Edmonton’s streets safer. They say there have been changes but there’s still a long way to go. Julia Wong reports from the Vision Zero Walk.

Edmonton says 30 city intersections are safer thanks to upgrades. It’s all part of Vision Zero, the city’s goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Gord Steinke breaks down the numbers.

A fatal hit-and-run in Toronto’s north end has once again renewed calls for more action to achieve vision zero. But the mayor is condemning the death and some say enough isn’t being done from the top. Matthew Bingley reports.

Toronto’s election campaign has shifted its focus to the city’s efforts to eliminate traffic-related injuries and deaths. Opponents and advocates say the city, under incumbent Mayor John Tory’s leadership, has lacked commitment to reach its Vision Zero targets. Matthew Bingley reports.

Drivers will soon be able to zone in on photo radar locations in Edmonton. As Kendra Slugoski reports, a map will be posted by the city in an effort to bring awareness to its Vision Zero strategy.

The city has just approved $22 million dollars to go towards making Toronto streets safer but critics say vision zero has been a flop with 93 pedestrian death on our roads since its inception. Jamie Mauracher has more details on where the new money will go and what changes need to be made.

Edmonton Vision Zero 2018 report found in the last three years, traffic fatalities have gone down by 41 per cent. But Gerry Shimko, head of the program, isn’t satisfied yet: “Our objective is zero.”

A former Toronto real estate broker says he has a vision for a “cleaner” and “safer” Peterborough. Noor Ibrahim headed to Del Crary Park to find out why Brian Lumsden has propelled green spaces at the top of his campaign promises.

When Vision Zero launched in 2017, it was supposed to eliminate road fatalities by 2021. Falling short of its targets, Toronto city council is set to launch a re-vamped version. But as Matthew Bingley reports, its critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

New data suggests the City of Edmonton’s Vision Zero initiative is working as the number of collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists is dropping. Sarah Kraus has the details.

Change is coming to a downtown Toronto neighbourhood. Beginning Monday, a portion of Fleet Street will be closed off to traffic and will only allow pedestrians and cyclists. It’s part of the city’s Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic-related deaths. Albert Delitala reports.

The 2018 Vision Zero report was released Friday and the number of traffic fatalities and serious injuries are the lowest they’ve been since the program began in 2015. But the man in charge of traffic safety says it’s still not a success. Kent Morrison reports.

Mon, Nov 7: Four new photo radar devices are added to school zones in Montreal as part of the city’s Vision Zero campaign. Global’s Kelly Greig reports.

We gets an update on Halifax Fire drone training being done by AeroVision Canada.