Pedestrian Safety

• Teen to promote sidewalk safety after friend hit at Halifax crosswalk

  A 15-year-old was struck at the crosswalk on Flamingo Drive on Oct. 28. Now he and his friend are calling for safety improvements at that intersection.

  Canada

  Nov 11
  
• 1 pedestrian dead, another hurt in separate crashes in Calgary: police

  Speed, drugs and alcohol aren't considered factors in either crash.

  Traffic

  Oct 31
  
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• Vancouver greenlights plan to boost pedestrian safety infrastructure

  The unanimously supported motion will see staff return in June with an operational plan to reallocate capital funds for safety measures near schools, community centres and parks.

  Politics

  May 29
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• Why did the Vancouverite carry a brick to cross the road? Safety campaign is no joke

  A tongue-in-cheek campaign in Vancouver is urging pedestrians to carry a realistic brick while using the crosswalk. Why advocates say the road safety initiative is no joke.

  Health

  Apr 1
• Toronto Police remind drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant as daylight saving time ends

  As daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, Toronto Police, concerned about diminished visibility, have shared safety tips for all road users.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
• Pedestrian dies in hospital after collision in Montreal North

  An 88-year-old man who was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Montreal North has died of his injuries.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
• Montreal police launch eye-catching pedestrian safety campaign

  The newly unveiled shock advertisement is meant to illustrate to drivers the devastating realities of a collision with vulnerable road users.

  Traffic

  Oct 16, 2023
• Calgary to enhance crosswalks near schools with in-street sign installations

  Before the end of this school year, in-street school crosswalk signs will be installed around all schools that include Grade 6 or lower in Calgary.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Longueuil, Que. pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by pickup truck

  Longueil police spokesperson Ghislain Vallières said, "We fear for his life," after the incident. The driver of the pickup was not injured.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
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• Montreal protest honours pedestrians and cyclists killed on Quebec roads

  To mark the tenth anniversary of the Ghost Bike Montreal initiative, the group organized a moving tribute to cyclists and pedestrians killed on Quebec roads.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2023