Active Campaigns
Let’s Ban Right-on-Red in BC
A red light means stop, right? That’s what we teach our kids from a young age. It’s a universal signal. Except for the one case when it doesn’t. In BC, drivers are allowed to turn right even when facing a red light. Right-on-red (RoR) serves to make car trips slighter faster at the expense of safety…
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Take Action: Revisiting and Refreshing Vancouver’s Commitment to Safer Slower Streets
On April 10th, 2024, Vancouver City Council will consider a motion from Councillor Pete Fry to “Revisit and Refresh Vancouver’s Commitment to Safer Slower Streets.” This is a broad Vision Zero-type motion that directs staff to look into and implement blanket 30 km/h speed limits in all residential areas in the city, physical infrastructure to improve road…
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Take action: safer streets with intersection safety cameras (City of North Vancouver)
On November 6, 2023, North Vancouver City Council will decide whether to call call on the Provincial Government to install more speed and red light safety cameras at intersections in the city or allow BC municipalities to install such cameras themselves and collect fines. Why Is It Important? Most car crashes in BC happen at…
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Take action: safer streets with intersection safety cameras
On November 1, 2023, Vancouver City Council will decide whether to call for the installation of more speed and red light safety cameras at intersections in the city and have enforcement revenue be available for road safety improvements. (copy of the motion)Everyday there are 22 car crashes resulting in death or injury in the city. Car…
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Take Action: Make Cornwall Safe for Kids, Seniors and Families
On April 26, 2023, Vancouver City Council will consider lowering the speed limit on Cornwall Avenue to 30 km/h and directing City staff to identify more changes that would make Cornwall safer (copy of the motion). Why Is It Important?27 people per year are killed or injured in car crashes on Cornwall,1 including last summer’s horrific crash that…
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Vision Zero Vancouver 