Surrey RCMP plan to increase traffic enforcement on King George Boulevard this month, in an effort to reduce collisions on one of Surrey’s most dangerous streets.
There were 33 collisions along the King George corridor last May, according to Cpl. Bert Paquet.
“It’s one of the busiest as far as traffic collisions are concerned,” he said.
The Surrey RCMP’s traffic section has seen an increasing number of those pedestrian related, and the summer season is expected to bring more chances of vehicle-pedestrian mishaps.
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“Each season will bring its own challenges, we have reduced visibility and darkness in fall and winter, and in summer you have more people outside, more people walking and more on bikes, and kids in the equation,” Paquet said.
According to ICBC statistics, three of Surrey’s most dangerous intersections are located along the King George Boulevard corridor at 88th Avenue, 72nd Avenue and 64th Avenue.
Paquet said that both pedestrians and drivers could expect heavier police presence and ticketing for infractions ranging from aggressive and distracted driving and speeding to jaywalking throughout the month.
Surrey RCMP Traffic Services will be joined by the Fraser Valley Integrated Road Safety Unit in the initiative.
“We hope this increased vigilance of drivers and pedestrians alike will assist us in reducing the number of collisions on this busy strip of roadway,” Surrey RCMP Traffic Services Sgt. Gary Clarke said in a statement.
“The warmer weather and longer days usually see a rise in accidents, so we are taking a proactive approach in order to remind all drivers and pedestrians to be extra careful.”
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