The City is reminding all road users to pay extra attention while walking, cycling, riding an e-scooter, taking transit or driving to prevent collisions.
City services | September 24, 2024
October is Pedestrian Safety Month and International Walk to School Month. It’s getting darker earlier, which makes it harder to see on the roads. As we transition into the fall season with shorter daylight hours, it’s important that everyone pays extra attention when travelling to their destination to prevent collisions. The City urges all road users, including drivers, cyclists, e-scooter users, transit users and pedestrians, to stay extra cautious and alert this time of year, especially from evenings into the early morning. If you’re a student, the City is also encouraging you to walk and use other forms of active transportation as a healthy and fun way to get to school.
The City’s Vision Zero Action Plan has 99 actions to help reach the Vision Zero goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries due to collisions on roadways. This year, the City has continued to implement many initiatives to help increase safety for pedestrians and all road users. Some initiatives include:
October is also Walk to School Month in Mississauga. Students and their families are encouraged to join the One Walk a Week challenge. To participate, students should walk or roll, either to school or their bus stop, at least once more per week than their usual routine. Those who participate can go online and complete a digital certificate to share their accomplishment.
The City is encouraging all students and their families to walk or bike to and from school. If you live farther from the school, consider parking five to 10 minutes away from the school and walking the rest of the way. Walking and biking promote healthy lifestyles, reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.
For more about Walk to School Month, pedestrian and cycling safety, visit mississauga.ca/walk-to-school.
When driving, remember to:
When walking, cycling, riding an e-scooter or taking transit, remember to:
Learn more about Vision Zero and the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan at mississauga.ca/visionzero.
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