Creating safer intersections

More than 71% of collisions that cause injuries or death happen at intersections.

We're working to keep all road users safer at intersections by:

• Creating more roundabouts.
• Changing 2-line crosswalks to ladder design crosswalks that are easier for drivers and pedestrians to see.
• Putting more fully protected left turn arrows into operation so vehicles can make a left turn only on a green arrow, not just a green light.

Reducing aggressive driving

Deaths or injuries caused by aggressive driving happen when drivers follow too close, disobey traffic signals, don't give right of way, or speed. We'll reduce aggressive driving deaths and injuries by:

• Using better signage and electronic radar speed signs to remind motorists to reduce their speed.
• Installing red light cameras to discourage red light running.
• Implementing automated speed enforcement in school zones and community safety zones.
• Promoting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Peel Regional Police’s road safety campaigns and Eliminate Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere (ERASE) programs.

Reducing distracted driving

Deaths or injuries caused by distracted driving happen when drivers don't pay attention while driving. We'll work with the police to reduce distracted driving deaths and injuries by:

• Adding safety edges by letting drivers who drift off highways return to the road safely.
• Supporting 'Heads Up!', an educational program aimed at reminding drivers to keep their “heads up” and remain attentive.

Reducing impaired driving

Impaired driving deaths or injuries are caused by drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

We'll work with the police to reduce impaired driving deaths and injuries by supporting programs such as R.I.D.E., The Last Drink, M.A.D.D. 911 and DriveSafe.

Protecting pedestrians

Pedestrian collisions involve a motor vehicle and people walking along the road.

We'll work to prevent pedestrian deaths and injuries by:

• Adding Leading Pedestrian Intervals, a signal phase that lets pedestrians start walking before vehicles start moving.
• Educating all road users on pedestrian safety topics through safety campaigns.
• Implementing School Travel Planning (STP) to get more children safely walking and cycling to school.

Protecting cyclists

Cyclist collisions involve a motor vehicle and a person riding a bicycle.

We'll work to prevent cyclist deaths and injuries by:

• Adding bicycle signals and crossrides.
• Promoting road safety education, events and cycling resources, such as Walk and Roll Peel and the Bike Basics education program.
• Providing cycling infrastructure such as bike lanes, cycle tracks and multi-use trails.