The task force is a group of dedicated staff and citizen volunteers who's focus is to improve road safety within the city of Burlington. The task force includes a broad range of safety partners including City Traffic Services Staff, HRPS, MTO, MADD, Burlington Cycling Committee, several citizen volunteers and the Burlington Road Safety Committee. 

 

The development of the task force was part of the RSSP (Road Safety Strategic Plan) that was approved by CIty Council.

 

 

Road-related traffic injuries have a significant societal impact affecting the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of the residents of the City of Burlington.  It is estimated that in Burlington for the year 2003 collisions equated to an annual societal cost of approximately $34.7 million dollars.

 

The task force is focused on raising public awareness and is committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement.

 

 

The RSSP had several focus areas related to road safety.

Aggressive Driving, Cyclist Safety, Young Driver Safety, Driver Safety Awareness, Pedestrian Safety, Impaired Driving, Safety on Rural Roads and Arterial Traffic Flow.

 

 

The Road Safety Task Force has worked with City staff to develop several educational booklets on a variety of road safety topics.

 

 

 

In 2009 they sponsored (and sometimes participated in):

Burlington HRPS RIDE giveaway

Kids that Click - booster seat campaign

Smartrisk - Hero's program

Operation Red Nose

HRPS Lids for Kids

School Crossing Guard Week giveaways

 

 

For more information, please contact Leah Bisutti, Project Leader, City of Burlington Transit and Traffic Department.