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Toronto drivers urged to slow down and watch out for pedestrians and cyclists ahead of time change

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Pedestrian collisions increase by more than 30 per cent during the evening commute hours from November to March

TORONTO, ON., Oct. 26, 2020 — The City of Toronto is urging all road users – drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians – to stay alert and obey the rules of the road as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.

With the clocks turning back this Sunday and the return to Eastern Standard Time means in Toronto, there will be fewer daylight hours and reduced visibility for all road users in the city.

The City says in Toronto, pedestrian collisions increase by more than 30 per cent during the evening commute hours from November to March.

Cabbagetown at night — The City of Toronto is urging all road users – drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians – to stay alert and obey the rules of the road as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.

To draw attention to the increased risks facing pedestrians and cyclists, the City of Toronto has launched a city-wide public education campaign today that promotes road safety as we enter a season with reduced daylight hours. The campaign intends to remind Torontonians, especially drivers, to be aware of each other as they share the city’s roads.

The campaign will run until the end of November. It is featured on billboards, buses, TTC and PATH screens, in addition to radio, print and social media ads. The campaign will also appear in high-volume parking garages throughout the city.

When visibility is reduced, people and objects on the road are harder to see. The City is asking drivers to follow these safety tips after daylight saving time ends this Sunday:

  • When driving, please slow down and turn slowly. Always stay alert.
  • Make sure vehicle headlights and signal lights are functioning properly.
  • Obey speed limits and approach all crosswalks, intersections and transit stops with caution.
  • Give yourself plenty of time wherever you’re going and plan your route in advance. Use public transit when possible.

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will also be using their social media channels to remind customers of the importance of safety while travelling on and alongside transit vehicles. Reduced daylight can result in reduced visibility, so the TTC encourages customers to take extra safety precautions while boarding, exiting or approaching transit vehicles. The TTC also communicates internally with operators and supervisors about the importance of road safety and potential blind spots.

More information about the campaign is available on the City’s website.

SOURCE City of Toronto

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