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Alberta
Joined August 2012
When fall arrives, hours of daylight shrink, making it can be hard to see pedestrians in the morning and evening. Approach crosswalks and intersections with caution and only proceed after pedestrians have finished crossing the street. #ABRoads #DriveSafe #pedsafety
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Be extra careful when approaching intersections and crosswalks during bad weather. #ABRoads #DriveSafe #drivingtips #pedsafety
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Pedestrian collisions are more likely during months of low light conditions, so use extra caution when there is low light, such as a late sunrise or early sunset.
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Slow down and follow the speed limit when driving on residential streets and through school and playground zones. #ABRoads #DriveSafe #pedsafety #drivingtips
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Pedestrians always have the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection or stop sign unless indicated by signage #ABRoads #DriveSafe #drivingtips #pedsafety
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Making a turn? Watch out for pedestrians who may be crossing. Not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk can have tragic consequences – it also carries a fine of $810 plus 4 demerit points #ABRoads #DriveSafe #drivingtips #pedsafety
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Compared to the rest of the year, there are about 40 per cent more collisions involving pedestrians between September and November. Please use extra caution when approaching intersections. #ABRoads #DriveSafe #drivingtips #pedsafety
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Please be extra careful near crosswalks, schools, and in playground zones for children and other vulnerable road users. #ABRoads #DriveSafe #drivingtips #pedsafety
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Nearly half of collisions with school buses are the result of driver error – focus on driving and nothing else. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada have committed to work together to advance a high-speed passenger rail connection between Calgary & Edmonton. Alberta is preparing to launch an RFP this fall. bit.ly/4jsDiQq @ABDanielleSmith @DevinDVote
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On average, approximately 41 children (pedestrians and bicyclists) are injured in crosswalks each year in Alberta. Avoid tragedy and slow down in school and playground zones. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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Remember to slow down & look for kids at crosswalks & intersections, especially near school and playground zones. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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Kids can be unpredictable – be alert! Come to a full stop and always make eye contact with children waiting to cross the road. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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Remember: be alert & use extra caution in school zones, near school buses & near playgrounds. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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Make sure your kids know the rule – no helmet, no bike! #ABKids #ABRoads #RoadSafety
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Teach your child the safest way to cross the street – at a crosswalk, using Point, Pause, Proceed. #ABKids #ABRoads #RoadSafety
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Interested in Alberta’s Passenger Rail Master Plan? Attend our virtual information session tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to hear the results of the Master Plan and participate in a Q&A. Register now: alberta.ca/passenger-rail-en…
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Nearly half of collisions with school buses are the result of driver error – focus on driving and nothing else. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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Plan ahead & be alert. School zones have lower speed limits and may be congested, so give yourself extra time to get to your destination. #ABRoads #DrivingTips #DriveSafe #RoadSafety
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The Passenger Rail Master Plan is complete, and we’re excited to share its key recommendations and priorities. Register for our virtual information session on September 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.: alberta.ca/passenger-rail-en…
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