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Traffic Management: Pedestrian Safety Programs
 Vancouver City Council places a high priority on pedestrian comfort and
safety. Currently, the City has active partnerships with the Vancouver
Police Department and ICBC to coordinate engineering, education, and enforcement
efforts to enhance pedestrian safety.
Effective Partnerships
- A joint program
with ICBC to install pedestrian crossing devices throughout the City to
enhance safety and awareness;
- A partnership with the Vancouver Police
and ICBC to increase education, enforcement, and initiatives including
the Pedestrian Safety Month;
Annual Traffic Signal Program
Pedestrian Safety Devices
Walking Pedestrian:
This light means cross the street if it is safe to do so.
 Flashing Hand:
The flashing had warns that it's too late to begin crossing if you haven't entered the intersection yet. If you are already in the crosswalk, continue across the street at a normal pace.
Steady Hand:
A steady hand means don't cross the street. Do not attempt to cross when the steady hand is on.
Special Crosswalks: Additional lighting on the crosswalk area, pedestrian controlled flashing amber lights, and overhead internally lighted signs provide increased driver awareness at the crosswalk.
Corner Bulge: Bulging a street corner improves safety
for pedestrians by increasing sight lines for pedestrians
and reduces crossing distances at the intersection.
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Pedestrian Tips
- Use the pedestrian lights if the intersection is equipped with them, but always check the intersection before stepping onto the crosswalk or road.
- If there aren’t any pedestrian crossing lights, wait until it is safe to cross. Make eye contact with drivers and wait for cars to stop. Even cars that appear to be slowing down may not stop.
- Watch for drivers making unexpected moves.
- Assume drivers can’t see you.
- Make yourself visible by wearing bright or reflective clothing. Consider carrying a flashlight or flashing red light at night.
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Cell phone stats: Cell phone increase
the risk of accidents
by up to 4 times
Driver Tips
- Approach intersections with caution. Be aware of other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists even if you have a green light.
- Yield to pedestrians crossing the street even if the crosswalk is not marked.
- Expect the unexpected, never assume that another driver sees you.
- Stop well in advance of the stop bar or crosswalk line. Do not enter an intersection that you may not be able to exit before the light changes.
- Do not pass or overtake a vehicle stopped or stopping for a pedestrian.
- Watch for cyclist and pedestrians at all times, especially when visibility is poor.
- Yield to pedestrians when making a turn.
- Use your signals well in advance of a turn so other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians know what you are doing.
- When turning right on a red light, keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Some pedestrians may take longer to cross the street than others. Be patient.
- When operating a large vehicle, use caution. Pedestrians may not be aware of how much room large vehicles need to turn.
- Please obey all posted speed limits. Studies have shown that a pedestrian struck by a vehicle raveling at 60km/h is 70% more likely to die from their injuries than a pedestrian struck at 50km/h.
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