Traffic Safety

• Close calls endangering pedestrians, cyclists at intersections, CAA says

  CAA looked at 20 intersections across Canada over a seven-month period, recording a whopping 600,000 near-misses with vehicles, as well as one potentially fatal incident daily.

  Traffic

  Jun 19
  
• ‘Etched in my mind forever’: Memory of Manitoba teen killed in crash lives on

  It's been five years since their son was killed in a crash on the South Perimeter, and Ethan Boyer's parents continue working to keep his memory alive.

  Traffic

  Oct 25, 2024
  
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• London, Ont. councillor wants redesign for Hamilton Road

  Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister wants city engineers to explore options for Hamilton Road, including reduced traffic lanes, wider sidewalks, and protected bike lanes.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2024
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• Slow down, move over: CAA Manitoba raises awareness about emergency vehicles, tow trucks

  The auto club says there's a simple way to remember what to do: if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, reduce your speed by half as you pass them.

  Traffic

  May 14, 2024
• Saskatoon police enforcement program focuses on traffic safety

  Saskatoon police say a two-day enforcement program will take place with a focus on traffic safety.

  Crime

  May 14, 2024
• Hamilton speeding up construction for conversion of Main into two-way street

  Council gave final approval to speeding up a $26 million Main Street redevelopment which aims to cut construction time from an earlier outlook.

  Politics

  Mar 27, 2024
• More cities may copy Montreal’s ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacks

  Despite decades of debate, even traffic safety advocates who favour the ban say there's a lack of reliable data proving the measure improves safety.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2023
• Should B.C. speeders get traffic tickets based on how much they earn?

  The debate over the concept was reignited this week, after a new driver was caught driving at double the posted speed limit in North Vancouver.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Sidewalk for West Vancouver school scrapped amid neighbours’ opposition

  The work was proposed for Irwin Park Elementary, after a municipal study identified a gravel shoulder bordering one side of the school as a high priority for a safety upgrade.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
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• School zones back in effect, Winnipeg police warn drivers

  Police say it's easy for drivers to forget about the back-in-force 30 km/h limit after not having to worry about it through the summer.

  Traffic

  Sep 7, 2023