Toronto Police Service News Release

City−Wide Smart Walk Initiative

Broadcast time: 05:00 - Thursday, September 27, 2012
54 Division: 416−808−5424

On Thursday, September 27, 2012, between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., TPS Divisional traffic officers will be attending intersections across the city, speaking with pedestrians about safety risks while crossing the street and texting/talking on cell phones or listening to music with headphones.

Seven of 17 pedestrian fatalities this year are a result of vehicles turning at intersections.

Police are encouraging pedestrians not to use communication devices while crossing the street.

The media is invited to attend the kick−off at the intersection of Danforth Avenue/Coxwell Avenue at 8:30 a.m.

Available to speak with the media will be a 23−year−old woman who sustained serious injuries when she was struck by a car, crossing mid−block while listening to music on her iPod.

Police will be at the following intersections:
− Kennedy Road and Ellesmere Avenue
− Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue
− Jane Street and Finch Avenue
− Albion Road and Finch Avenue
− Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue
− Don Mills Road and Havenbrook Boulevard
− St. Clair Avenue and Dufferin Street
− Bay Street and Front Street
− King Street and Church Street
− Bloor Street and Islington Avenue
− Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27
− McCowan Road and Finch Avenue East
− Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue

"Alert today, alive tomorrow," said Sergeant Jack West.

For further information, please contact Sergeant Jack West at 416−808−5424.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Sergeant Jack West, 54 Division

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