On Monday, May 5, 2014, starting at 6:30 a.m. in the GO Transit Concourse of Union Station, Toronto Police Service Traffic Services, along with its government and corporate partners, Ministry of Transportation and GO Transit (a Division of Metrolinx), will embark in a pedestrian safety education campaign entitled, "Do the Bright Thing!"
This campaign will directly engage the public, with the goal of promoting wearing reflective or bright clothing, when possible, and to heighten public awareness of pedestrian safety.
"The need to be aware, alert and visible at all times on any road, even in the most routine circumstances, is a key component to ensuring your safe arrival at your destination. This applies to all pedestrians, drivers, cyclists and transit-users alike," said Superintendent Gord Jones, Toronto Police Service Traffic Services.
Drivers, as well as pedestrians, who choose to text, talk, or use cell phones and other electronic devices while on the roadway, increase their risk of losing control of their vehicles or putting themselves, and others, at an increased risk of injury.
Pedestrians should use caution when upon the roadway or near moving trains and vehicles (including buses), ensuring, whenever possible, that they are seen by motorists. Wearing brighter clothing or reflective materials can potentially increase a person's visibility when interacting with other road traffic.
Let's all work together to make the rest of this year safe and enjoyable.
This campaign will directly engage the public, with the goal of promoting wearing reflective or bright clothing, when possible, and to heighten public awareness of pedestrian safety.
"The need to be aware, alert and visible at all times on any road, even in the most routine circumstances, is a key component to ensuring your safe arrival at your destination. This applies to all pedestrians, drivers, cyclists and transit-users alike," said Superintendent Gord Jones, Toronto Police Service Traffic Services.
Drivers, as well as pedestrians, who choose to text, talk, or use cell phones and other electronic devices while on the roadway, increase their risk of losing control of their vehicles or putting themselves, and others, at an increased risk of injury.
Pedestrians should use caution when upon the roadway or near moving trains and vehicles (including buses), ensuring, whenever possible, that they are seen by motorists. Wearing brighter clothing or reflective materials can potentially increase a person's visibility when interacting with other road traffic.
Let's all work together to make the rest of this year safe and enjoyable.