In the wake of several recent crashes resulting in fatal injuries, Windsor officials are searching for possible solutions for improving road safety. As our community grapples with these recent losses, cities like London and Toronto may provide insight and proven strategies that could help prevent future tragedies and save lives.
Recent Fatal Collisions: A Month of Tragedy
Windsor has experienced an alarming surge in road fatalities, with four crashes in as many weeks. These incidents have left our community in mourning while also underscoring the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures. Here are the recent crashes that have shaken our city:
- A 43-year-old woman lost her life this past Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection at Forest Glade Drive and Lauzon Parkway.
- A tragic collision occurred in South Windsor when a vehicle crashed into a home on Riveria Drive, claiming the life of a 73-year-old woman who was inside her residence.
- Two pedestrians, a man and a woman, both in their sixties, died in what police described as a pedestrian-vehicle collision on Walker Road near Niagara Street on November 18th.
Could London and Toronto’s Safety Solutions Save Lives in Windsor?
A recent article reports on the safety measures some neighbouring cities have already implemented. Two key measures that are showing significant results for improved safety stand out:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) give pedestrians a head start at crosswalks before vehicles receive their green light. London has successfully implemented this system at five intersections; Toronto has equipped more than half of its intersections with this technology. Studies show these systems may help to reduce pedestrian collisions by as much as 60 percent.
The implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) has proven particularly effective in both cities. ASE uses cameras and a speed detection devices to detect and capture photos of vehicles traveling in excess of posted speed limits. London reports that average speeds decreased by seven kilometres per hour in areas with cameras, with reduced speeds persisting even after cameras were moved. In Toronto, similar systems located near a hospital reduced speeding by up to 40 percent.
Windsor’s Vision Zero Strategy
Windsor’s Vision Zero strategy, which was approved in early 2024, includes plans to implement these proven safety measures over the next five years. However, recent events have sparked calls with the urgency to accelerate this timeline. City councillor Angelo Marignani indicates that a detailed report on ASE camera implementation will be presented to council in early 2025.
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