Community leaders are reminding 麻豆社国产residents to be extra careful when travelling outside as the days are becoming darker.
The District of Squamish, ICBC and the RCMP encourage all pedestrians to wear bright clothing as part of the annual Be Bright at Night campaign, which focuses on safety and visibility in the Sea to Sky Corridor.
“The Be Bright at Night campaign is particularly significant in 麻豆社国产given our community continues to be active through Squamish’s darker and wetter months,” said Mayor Armand Hurford in a news release.
Hurford also asked that drivers be cautious as well. An incident occurred recently in Squamish that tragically had a fatality.
“Accidents happen every year, often with tragic results, so while driving please exercise extra caution, and while moving about our community on foot or bike please take steps to be bright and reflective. These simple actions could save a life, maybe even your own,” said Hurford.
“Over the last five years, police investigated eight car accidents involving pedestrians,” said Cpl. Angela Kermer of the Sea to Sky RCMP in the news release. “These eight accidents were eight too many. Anything people can do to make themselves, loved ones, pets and equipment more visible while out at night will help increase their safety.”
Reflectors can be found at four locations throughout the community if needed: the 麻豆社国产Public Library, RCMP detachment, Municipal Hall and Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Crashes involving pedestrians happen most often from October to January and on Thursdays and Fridays between 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. Intersections are the most dangerous as 79% of crashes involving pedestrians in B.C. occur there.
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