FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Ottawa– The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on cycling safety and red light running during the month of July.
Cycling safety
Between 2011 and 2015, there were 1518 collisions involving cyclists resulting in 1225 injuries and 10 fatalities.
Red Light Running
Between 2011 and 2015, there were 3196 collisions resulting in 1432 injuries and two fatalities.
The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is a leading community partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Transportation Services Department committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.
Also participating in the Safer Roads Ottawa Program are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sureté du Québec, Department of National Defence’s Military Police and Gatineau Police Service to improve road safety for all residents of the national capital region.
Ottawa residents have identified traffic safety as a top priority. The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is committed to using available resources to make Ottawa roads safer for residents.
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For more information:
Ottawa Police Media Relations
613-236-1222 ext. 5366
Gatineau Police Media Relations
819-243-2345 ext. 7666