Richmond BC, Canada A small but renowned Canadian company snapped up the prestigious Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Award for its Medical Data Carrier safety product that is helping to save lives around the world. Medical Data Carrier…
With the success in the previous Decade of Action for road safety (2011-2020), the World Health Organization in corporation with the UN regional commissions has developed a Global Plan for the Decade of Action for the decade 2021-2030. The Global…
Dear CARSP members, The webinar recording for the webinar titled “The Cost of Injury in Canada AND Vision Zero Work Across Canada” is now available in the Member’s area. To access the recording, log into your CARSP account and surf…
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Dear CARSP members and fellow road safety professionals, Through the generous financial support of Transport Canada, and the Quebec Ministry of Transportation, the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) is endeavoring to create a Knowledge Exchange and Training Hub for…
Dear CARSP Members and fellow road safety professionals, We are pleased to inform you that Transport Canada (TC) has published three non-regulatory guidance documents to support the safety and cyber resilience of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs): Transport Canada’s Vehicle…
Dear CARSP members and fellow road safety professionals, CARSP has updated its strategic plan. Download CARSP’s updated strategic plan to review CARSP’s vision, mission, values, service goals and the operational goals.
Parachute will be holding their ninth annual National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) from October 17 to 23, 2021. NTDSW builds awareness of teen driver safety issues and encourages community and youth involvement as part of the solution. Keeping the momentum going from Parachute ‘s 2020 campaign, the primary focus will…
Dear CARSP Members and Fellow Road Safety Professionals, CARSP received a request to share the contact information and biography for a road safety professional from Qatar who is relocating to Canada. Dr. Consunji is looking for opportunities to contribute to…
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR). This year’s report, along with earlier reports and preliminary reports for 2019 and 2020, is available at www.ontario.ca/ORSAR. The combined efforts of MTO’s…
Canada Newswire (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Today the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, introduced legislation to enable provincial oversight of the towing industry in Ontario, as well as to improve overall road safety. Following the announcement of the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021…
Transport Canada (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) Protecting vulnerable road users is a priority for the Government of Canada, and silence can sometimes pose a safety risk when it comes to hybrid and electrical vehicles. That is why we are taking steps to…
OTTAWA , ON, March 26, 2021 /CNW/ – Road safety programs protect Canadians by finding ways to improve the safety for all road users, while also reducing the risk of collisions. That’s why Transport Canada is funding new, national tools that address ongoing…
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Global News (SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN) You may need to ease up on your gas pedal on Saskatoon residential streets, as the city is reviewing speed limits. The city has been conducting neighbourhood traffic reviews (NTRs) since 2013 and will present findings…
No doubt you have realized that this newsletter doesn’t follow the recent pattern of issues of The Safety Network Journal. In fact, long-time members may be experiencing a feeling of déjà vu. This results from the layout of our retro-cover…
The Star (OAKVILLE, ONTARIO) Ontario isn’t tough enough on first-time impaired drivers, lagging behind many other provinces, some experts say. The criminal laws against impaired driving, from driving under the influence to impaired driving causing injury or death, and the…
CTV News (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Impaired driving charges have dropped across the Greater Toronto Area since the pandemic began beyond what would be in line with the reduced traffic on the roads, according to figures reviewed by CTV News Toronto. It’s…
Caledon Enterprise (CALEDON, ONTARIO) Although Peel’s Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan is making inroads in reducing and ultimately eliminating fatal and injury motor vehicle collisions in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, one important area is getting a failing grade —…
SGI (REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN) Road safety projects in 66 communities across Saskatchewan have been approved for grants totaling $750,000 from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. A total of 70 road safety improvement projects were approved, with grants ranging from $547 to…