MOTION

Pedestrian Safety

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. ,

WHEREAS, 22 pedestrians were killed on Vancouver roads in 1999, 19 in 1998 and 16 in 1997;

AND WHEREAS, four of these fatalities remain unresolved hit-and-run investigations;

AND WHEREAS, Vancouver Police report that close to 600 pedestrians were injured on Vancouver streets in 1999;

AND WHEREAS, The City Transportation Plan indicates that pedestrians should be able to cross roads safely, easily and comfortably;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council strike a Pedestrian Safety Task Force comprised of representatives from Police, Traffic and Engineering, the Vancouver Richmond Health Board, ICBC and interested members of the community, to consult with the public and report back to Council on measures that can be taken to improve pedestrian safety;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council appoint an ongoing Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee made up of members of the general public, interested community groups, Police, ICBC, Traffic and Engineering, and the Vancouver Richmond Health Board, to advise Council on issues of pedestrian safety.

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