Theory. The Perceived Risk

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1 The Perceived Risk Theory booklet offers many ways communities can tackle safety issues while engaging residents building pride using Perceived Risk Theory. The Perceived Risk Theory states that if a driver perceives a possible risk, y are less likely speed or drive recklessly. does not mean creating an actual risk drivers, but changing scenery on or around road keep drivers aware of ir surroundings. The changing scenery signals drivers that re are pedestrians or potential risks so y ought be careful. Speeding through school zones, congestion, vehicles failing sp at sp signs, safety risks pedestrians have all been identified by communities across Calgary as problems that need be addressed. Look through this booklet for ideas on solving problems in your!

2 Traffic Safety Posters Party The following are some creative ways for your crack down on speeders encourage safe driving practices without making large-scale physical changes Pace Cars in Marda Loop infrastructure. These projects signal drivers that this is an active A Pace Carexpect works like a mobile y should see pedestrians. Check out se art projects which speed bump, driving just below have been created in order slow down drivers! speed limit set pace for. Marda Loop Signs in Ramsay Entrance Communities Association project initiative (MLCA) hasstarted startedas itsaown Pace decrease amount of Car program by giving out Pacedriving through Ramsay an alternate Car magnets asasking drivers route. By celebrating entrance of take a Pace Car Pledge.aIn drivers aremlca more is likely be aware of doing so, encouraging pedestrians, upcoming schools safe driving. playground zones. Additionally, y are a The Pace Car Pledge is a way great way display pride. for drivers in your show ir commitment keeping roads safe. Create your s own Pace Car pledge or use example below! Paint Pavement in Montgomery Take Pace Car Pledge! Acadia These projects were initiated by Montgomery s Pride any Drive safely in my Revitalization Committee Acadia I visit at all times. Garden society slow Display my sticker or sign in my down drivers in ir neighbourhoods Slow people behind me set an vehicle promote driving safely for call attention positive attribute example for drivers next me by or drivers. such as school or driving at least 5km below speed Minimize my own car use keep garden. By having a visual limit especially in school zones. fewer cars off road when possible. image on road, drivers will naturally Be courteous or road users. slow down pedestrians Underst that I am will onlybe in less walk of over project will tackle myit.actions; I am not Follow Alberta s Distracted Driving likely control numerous issues while making your responsible for policing ors in my Legislation. look bright unique.. Sp let pedestrians cross. I Pledge : Make neighbourhoods safer for everyone including children, pets, bicyclists pedestrians. Invite families youth create safety posters at a poster party. Posters can be put up around build awareness of safety issues. You can encourage poster makers from party participate in a city-wide Traffic Poster Contest ( After party, plan a walk place posters around. Consider bringing in a local police officer or spokesperson talk children families Hugwith N Calgary Go Zones: about safety. Also check Animal Before after school Bylaw Services for sign locations. event is congestion is an issue low-cost, fun for families in brings awareness in many communities. One safety. way Huntingn Hills is addressing this problem is by creating a Hug N Go Zone. These are areas identified in school zones for parents park in for one minute while dropping students off for school. Hug N Go Zones provide a safe place for parents sp long enough assist children with getting out of vehicle, n promptly driving away clearing way for next parent s vehicle. Any parents who don t wish participate in Hug N Go program, can be asked park elsewhere keep moving properly. For this approach work, collaborations with schools Is re an intersection in your that is norious for drivers not spping organizations areget key.a group for pedestrians? If so, consider starting a Traffic Crossing Flag program. GarFlags. somethe interested of willing volunteers ger monir Traffic Crossing next job is parents collect two buckets, one for eir side of road, with brightly coloured members talk cross, y fluorescent flags preferably between five six feet tall. As pedestrians about potentially can carry highly visible flags with m be betterschool seen by vehicles. Once starting a Hug N Go stations are set-up, have volunteers place buckets at intersection at Zone in your! same times playground zones are in effect. Crosswalk Flags

3 Staying educated aware of common issues is one of easiest ways prevent issues in your. Saferoads Alberta has identified safety pics promote each month. Consider putting articles in your association newsletters for each month s pic, or creating a Traffic Safety Education evening each month keep your educated on se issues. Example Newsletter Article: month s Traffic Safety pic is Speed! Most Canadian drivers admit speeding from time time, many believe speeding isn t a contribur accidents. However, faster you are going, longer it will take you sp. Speed increases likelihood severity of car accidents. Experts have found that speed is a facr in almost a third of fatal car accidents 12 percent of all car accidents. In residential areas as well as highways, speed is a large contribur car accidents that lead death. According Alberta Transportation website, probability of pedestrian death in accidents in which vehicles were speeding are: 20% in vehicles driving 40km/h a driver speeding through a playground or school zone 80% in vehicles driving 60km/h a driver speeding through a residential area Almost 100% in vehicles driving 80km/h a driver speeding on a major commuter route. These numbers are even worse for children struck by vehicles. While speed may not be cause of most accidents, it is a facr in causing accidents with more injuries damages. Do your part in keeping our s roads safe by driving slightly under speed limit especially in areas where pedestrians could be present. See saferoads.com for more information! Alberta Traffic Safety Promotional Calendar Each month Saferoads Alberta promotes a different safety pic. January- Intersection Safety February- Distracted Driving March- Occupant Restraints April- Speed May- Young Drivers June- Passenger Vehicle Safety July- Morcycle Safety August- Impaired Driving September- Back School Ocber- Occupant Restraints November- Pedestrian Safety December- Impaired Driving

4 Traffic Safety Posters Party The following are some creative ways for your crack down on speeders encourage safe driving practices without making large-scale physical changes Pace Cars in Marda Loop infrastructure. These projects signal drivers that this is an active A Pace Car expect works like a mobile y should see pedestrians. Check out se art projects which speed bump, driving just below have been created in order slow down drivers! speed limit set pace for. Marda Loop Signs in Ramsay Entrance Communities Association project startedits as own a (MLCA) has started Paceinitiative decrease by amount Car program giving of out Pace driving through Ramsay an alternate Car magnets as asking drivers route. By celebrating entrance of In a take a Pace Car Pledge. drivers are more likely be aware of doing so, MLCA is encouraging pedestrians, upcoming schools safe driving. playground zones. Additionally, y are a The Pace Car Pledge is a way great way display pride. for drivers in your show ir commitment keeping roads safe. Create your s own Pace Car pledge or use example below! Pavement in Montgomery Take Pace Paint Car Pledge! Acadia These projects were initiated by Montgomery s Pride Drive safely in my any Revitalization Committee Acadia I visit at all times. Garden society slow Display my sticker or sign in my down drivers in ir neighbourhoods Slow people behind me set an vehicle promote driving safely for call attention positive attribute example for drivers next me by or drivers. such as school or driving at least 5km below speed Minimize my own useavisual keep garden. By car having limit especially in school zones. fewer cars off road when possible. image on road, drivers will naturally Be courteous or road users. slow down pedestrians will in be less Underst that I am only walkofover it. project will tackle my actions; I am not Follow Alberta s Distracted Driving likelycontrol numerous for issues whileors makinginyour responsible policing my Legislation. look bright unique.. Sp let pedestrians cross. I Pledge : Make neighbourhoods safer for everyone including children, pets, bicyclists pedestrians. Invite families youth create safety posters at a poster party. Posters can be put up around build awareness of safety issues. You can encourage poster makers from party participate in a city-wide Traffic Poster Contest ( After party, plan a walk place posters around. Consider bringing in a local police officer or spokesperson talk children families Hug N Calgary Go Zones: about safety. Also check with Animal Bylaw Services for sign locations. event Before after school is low-cost, fun for families in congestion brings awareness is an issue safety. in many communities. One way Huntingn Hills is addressing this problem is by creating a Hug N Go Zone. These are areas identified in school zones for parents park in for one minute while dropping students off for school. Hug N Go Zones provide a safe place for parents sp long enough assist children with getting out of vehicle, n promptly driving away clearing way for next parent s vehicle. Any parents who don t wish participate in Hug N Go program, can be asked park elsewhere keep moving properly. For this approach work, collaborations with schools for Is re an intersection in your that is norious drivers not spping key. for pedestrians? If so, consider starting a Traffic Crossingorganizations Flag program.are Get a group Gar some interested of willing volunteers ger monir Traffic Crossing Flags. The next job is parents coloured collect two buckets, one for eir side of road, with brightly members talk y fluorescent flags preferably between five six feet tall. As pedestrians cross, school potentially can carry highly visible flags with m be better seen byabout vehicles. Once a Hug N at Go Zone in stations are set-up, have volunteers place buckets atstarting intersection your! same times playground zones are in effect. Crosswalk Flags

5 The Perceived Risk Theory booklet offers many ways communities can tackle safety issues while engaging residents building pride using Perceived Risk Theory. The Perceived Risk Theory states that if a driver perceives a possible risk, y are less likely speed or drive recklessly. does not mean creating an actual risk drivers, but changing scenery on or around road keep drivers aware of ir surroundings. The changing scenery signals drivers that re are pedestrians or potential risks so y ought be careful. Speeding through school zones, congestion, vehicles failing sp at sp signs, safety risks pedestrians have all been identified by communities across Calgary as problems that need be addressed. Look through this booklet for ideas on solving problems in your!