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Spend Wisely to Improve Safety
To use taxes for the greatest public benefit, local governments need an integrated plan for traffic safety that takes into account the community as a whole.
Building obstacles to impede traffic is a sheer waste of taxpayers' money. The Canada Safety Council urges municipalities to invest instead in proven safety measures.
Resources for traffic enforcement in many communities have diminished to the point of being inadequate. Preventive traffic enforcement must become the number one priority.
Instead of turning streets into playgrounds, develop recreational grounds and facilities where children can play safely, away from traffic.
Address specific traffic problems with intelligent, cost effective solutions that will not compromise safety or penalize law-abiding citizens. (e.g. yield signs, turning and parking restrictions, traffic signal timing, illumination)
Invest in public education to change perceptions, behaviours and attitudes that lead to collisions.
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http://canadasafetycouncil.org/traffic-safety/traffic-calming-vs-safety
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