This RoadSafetyBC campaign aims to spread awareness about the safety benefits of properly wearing a seatbelt, along with key information about proper carseat and booster seat use. The campaign will run from March 21, 2022 through April 1, 2022. It…
The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy is hosting a series of roundtables throughout 2022 on the Canadian Northern Corridor Concept (CNC). The roundtables are facilitated by Cascade Projects. The roundtable event, to be held via Zoom on April…
As mentioned in Parachute’s last Open Your Parachute newsletter, over fall 2021, Parachute drew together diverse sectors to envision how to work together to drive change to our roads and road use. This collaboration has resulted in a report and…
Jessie Singer’s best friend died 15 years ago when he was 22, cycling in New York, and a driver hit and killed him. Singer, a journalist, also became a road safety advocate. Her quest to find out why society often doesn’t…
This year, Parachute’s Safe Kids Week will focus on the safety and health benefits of encouraging school-age children to engage in active transportation: that is, to walk, cycle or wheel to school or other nearby destinations, rather than be driven. …
Alberta Transportation’s safety focus for the month of March is Occupant Restraints. Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, buckling up is one of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself in a collision. Seatbelts help secure you in…
Take a look at 2022 Road Safety Calendar published by Public Outreach and Education Office of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
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#ShareSafeRoads In 2022, Parachute has launched a national awareness campaign based on Vision Zero principles that calls on Canadians to #ShareSafeRoads: we need to accommodate all road users and build safe road systems for them to use. Learn more here…
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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…
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…
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…
e-Toolkit – Winter_Final EN From the Ministry of Transportation’s Public Outreach and Education Office E-Toolkit: Be winter ready. The Public Outreach and Education Office has developed the attached electronic toolkit containing data, key messaging, and links to social media and…
Did you Know? That CARSP is a member of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety! Here is their latest newsletter GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF NGOs FOR ROAD SAFETY Newsletter | 27 March 2020 Dear Friends, COVID-19 has quickly…
This White Paper reviews road safety frameworks in Canada, the evolution of Vision Zero internationally and provides resources for practical implementation of Vision Zero in Canada. The paper includes two tools, “Indicators of a Vision Zero Community” and the three-part…
People with arthritis diseases are at higher risk for car crashes. When operating a motor vehicle these drivers may experience pain, fatigue, decreased mobility, joint stiffness and decreased reaction time. Because of arthritis, they may have problems with seating for…