FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 3:50pm
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 2010 and 2014, there were 1541 collisions involving cyclists with 1290 injuries and 16 fatalities.
Red Light Running
Between 2010 and 2014, there were 3186 collisions resulting in 1478 injuries and 2 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 Public Works 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