Urban Traffic Safety Conference 2012:

Campaign 2010: Rushed Left Turn

Campaign 2009: Real Consequences – Speed

• City of Edmonton Office of Traffic Safety
• Edmonton Police Service Traffic and Vehicles
• Alberta RCMP Traffic Safety
• Strathcona County Traffic Safety Strategic Plan
• Alberta Health Services Automobile and Traffic Safety
• Alberta Traffic Safety Plan
• Safe Roads
• Government of Alberta Transportation
• Curb the Danger Program
• AMTA: Alberta Motor Transport Association
• UN Decade of Road Safety
• Dangerous By Design
• 3 Way Street
• Bike Box Video - Guelph

It is estimated that only 5 percent of pedestrians would die when struck by a vehicle traveling at 32 kilometres per hour or less. This compares with fatality rates of 40, 80, and nearly 100 percent for striking speeds of 48, 64, and 80 kilometres per hour or more respectively...

U. S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
DOT HS 809 021 October 1999, Final Report

Pedestrian Safety

• Radio spot with Dr. Gerry Predy

Crosswalks are supposed to be safe places for you to cross the street, but don't assume you're safe. Approximately 85 percent of pedestrian collisions occur in marked crosswalks. As a driver, if you don't stop for a pedestrian you could be charged - even if you have the right-of-way. Having the right-of-way will not save you the anguish of injuring a pedestrian while driving your vehicle.

Tips for Pedestrians

• Ensure you are crossing the street safely.
• Use the Point, Pause and Proceed method to make motorists aware you are trying to cross the street.
• Wear light-coloured clothing or reflective devices so you are visible to motorists.
• Never cross the street at mid-block or against a signal.
• Understand and follow signals.
• Research indicates that children under the age of nine should always be accompanied by a responsible adult or older child when crossing the street.

Tips for Motorists

• Stop for all pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk - it's the law.
• Ensure proper visibility in your vehicle.
• Make sure your windshield and headlights are clean and don't obstruct your view.
• Drive at a safe speed and be aware of pedestrian activity around you.
• Never pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.
• Wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the intersection before proceeding.
• Make eye contact.
• When stopped at a crosswalk, make other drivers aware a pedestrian is in the crosswalk by flashing your brake lights or honking your horn.
• When turning left at an intersection, check to your left to make sure there are no pedestrians.
• Don't park within five metres of a marked crosswalk or intersection.
• When turning right, check both ways to ensure there are no pedestrians nearby.
• Motorists must wait until pedestrians have completely cleared the crosswalk before proceeding.

Avoid these High-risk Situations

	Scenario One The driver of the approaching vehicle will pass the stopped vehicle without thinking why the driver is stopped. The pedestrian assumes that if one vehicle has stopped, the other will too.
	Scenario Two The driver, watching for a gap in oncoming traffic, doesn't see the pedestrian waiting to cross the street. The pedestrian assumes the driver will stop before the crosswalk
	Scenario Three The driver is intent on negotiating turns and doesn't check the crosswalk. The pedestrian assumes that he or she is visible to the driver and the driver will stop.