As summer season 2023 involves a detailed, I discover myself reflecting not solely on the nice and cozy, sunny days and time spent with household and mates but in addition on some immense challenges Canadians have endured with floods, drought and wildfires in current months. It has been inspiring to see how communities come collectively, and the bravery demonstrated by first responders and common folks to guard one another, livestock, pets and property.

As we look forward to September, I urge Canadians to recollect there will likely be modifications in visitors patterns as folks return to work and faculty, and the climate stays heat to encourage biking, scootering, and plain previous strolling. This implies visitors volumes will enhance, the return of faculty buses, and plenty of lively transportation customers along with the common sight of heavy vehicles. Plus, many jurisdictions have decreased velocity limits at school zones and high-traffic areas, and we’re seeing extra roundabouts to maintain visitors flowing and create a secure atmosphere for all highway customers. Let’s do our half and handle one another by slowing down, sharing the highway and giving proper of manner.

Most significantly, keep targeted on the market and put down telephones and different distractions, irrespective of which mode of transportation you select. As chair of the US Nationwide Distracted Driving Coalition, I’m happy to share {that a} new truth sheet is scheduled for launch in September with info for employers on the vary of packages obtainable to help sharing the highway safely with giant business automobiles. Plus, TIRF’s  2022 infographic, Automobile Measurement Issues – Sharing the Street with Massive Vans, is featured in a associated #MySafeRoadHome weblog which is a shorter, storytelling model of the brand new NDDC truth sheet.

It appears virtually too easy, however sharing the highway is among the major methods we might help one another get residence safely day-after-day. Let’s all do our half to maintain communities secure.

Warmest regards,

Robyn Robertson
TIRF President & CEO