Crosswalk Safety

• Crosswalk collisions on the rise in Halifax, advocate voices concern

  Advocates for pedestrian safety in HRM are voicing their concerns around an increase in injuries recorded at crosswalks. Both drivers and pedestrians are asked to remain vigilant.

  Lifestyle

  May 8, 2023
  
• ‘It’s made it safe’: Nova Scotia town rallies to keep temporary crosswalk installed for event

  Hubbards, N.S. has welcomed the world's best sailors from over 35 countries for the World Sailing Championships, so the province installed a temporary crosswalk on a busy road.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2022
  
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• Kingston, Ont. parents react to school safety report crafted to prevent further tragedy

  As a working group prepares to share school zone safety recommendations with council in Kingston, Ont., parents say more needs to be done to prevent future student fatalities.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
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• ‘Slow down’: Family speaks out after girl on scooter hit in Bedford crosswalk

  A family from Bedford, N.S., is speaking out after a 15-year-old girl was hit in a crosswalk while was on on an electric scooter. "We all need to be patient."

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2022
• Touchless pedestrian devices come to Regina intersections

  Touchless pedestrian signals have been installed at 17 intersections, allowing people to activate the crossing signals through a sensor without needing to touch the buttons. 

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2022
• North end Halifax communities welcome road safety changes but wonder why it’s taken so long

  Reduced speed limit and marked crosswalks are some of the new safety measures coming to Halifax north end streets.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2021
• New in-ground crosswalk signs aim to slow drivers down in Halifax school zones

  In-ground crosswalk signs implemented at five school zones in Halifax Regional Municipality.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2020
• Man charged after fatal pedestrian collision in Halifax

  Police say the pedestrian, a 74-year-old Halifax woman, was taken to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

  Traffic

  Feb 18, 2020
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• Woman, 22, suffers serious injuries after being struck in Moncton crosswalk

  Police say the woman is in hospital with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, according to police.

  Traffic

  Jan 30, 2020
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• ‘Immediate action’ needed to address pedestrian-vehicle collisions in Halifax, advocate says

  A Halifax pedestrian safety advocate says immediate action needs to be taken to reduce the number of pedestrians struck by vehicles in the city.

  Traffic

  Jan 14, 2020