Distracted Walking
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Distracted pedestrians in Edmonton prompt city councillor to request studyCouncillor Jon Dziadyk will put a motion forward at Tuesday’s city council meeting for administration to look at what other municipalities are doing when it comes to distracted pedestrians and come up with recommendations.PoliticsMay 12, 2019
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ICBC and Surrey RCMP to crack down on ‘distracted walking’Forty per cent of traffic deaths in Surrey involve pedestriansFeb 6, 2018
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Peterborough pedestrians react to distracted walking legislationUnder the proposed legislation, scofflaws would be fined $50 for the first offence, $75 for the second and $125 for the third.CanadaNov 1, 2017
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No plans to introduce distracted walking laws in SaskatchewanOfficials in Saskatchewan say there are no plans to introduce distracted walking laws in the province.CanadaNov 1, 2017
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Scott Thompson: ‘Phones Down, Heads Up Act’ — is it needed?Distracting driving is ahead of impaired driving when it comes to fatalities on our roadways.Oct 31, 2017
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Toronto MPP proposes fines for texting while crossing the streetLiberal Yvan Baker says the bill -- called the Phones Down, Heads Up Act -- would impose fines for anyone caught using their cellphone or any electronic device while crossing the street.CanadaOct 30, 2017
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Coquitlam mayor writes sarcastic Facebook post about distracted walkerCoquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart has created a social media stir with his recent post about a distracted walker.Jul 27, 2017
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Vision Zero plan could have crosswalk signals turn on with body heatNever mind distracted driving, city officials are now finding themselves trying to solve the problem of distracted walking.PoliticsJun 22, 2017
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N.J. woman distracted by cellphone, seriously injured after falling into sidewalk openingA New Jersey woman has been hospitalized and is in serious condition after falling into a sidewalk opening while walking and looking at her cell phone.WorldJun 9, 2017
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Bob Layton editorial: Tripping head first into a water fountainWe hear lots about distracted driving, but distracted walking can be just as dangerous.CommentaryJun 8, 2017
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