Rise in fatal collisions highest since 2002, Toronto Police Service releases PSA video #BeAlertBeSeen
Monday, December 5, 2016 - 10:06 AM
Traffic Services: 416-808-1900
Traffic safety continues to be identified as a Service priority, with an increased focus on pedestrian safety, especially seniors.
Collision analysis has shown that pedestrian fatalities represent approximately 60% of yearly traffic fatalities within Toronto. A total of 41 pedestrians have lost their lives this year. This represents over 55% of the total of all traffic fatalities in Toronto in 2016. Seniors, in particular, are among the most vulnerable road-users. To date, there have been 27 senior pedestrian fatalities, representing over 65% of pedestrian fatalities.
Toronto Police Service Traffic Services has released a new Public Safety Announcement video.
The #BeAlertBeSeen video offers suggestions to road-users on what they can do to make their commute a safe one:
- always be aware of your surroundings
- cross at designated locations
- look both ways
- never assume that drivers can see you, or are aware of your intent
The next time you cross the road, take a second to stop, *look*, listen, and think. That could save your life.
The video can be viewed on YouTube:
"Some simple changes to your road-using behaviour could prevent a tragedy from occurring and get you home, safely, to your family," said Superintendent Gord Jones of TPS Traffic Services
The message is clear: all road-users need to do their job while crossing the street, driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. Each group must focus on the task of moving through traffic safely, by being aware of your surroundings. Collisions can be prevented. Through continued vigilance, fatalities can be reduced.
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Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services
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