Walk On, Victoria

Our mission is to improve the safety & enjoyability of walking in Greater Victoria and promote walking as a healthy, sustainable form of transportation.

[Rob Fleming @Rob_Fleming]

We’re making sure everyone feels safe on the roads with new regulations for minimum passing distances. Today, new rules come into effect that require drivers to give additional space when passing vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians & cyclists. https://t.co/4KxWZZoMoW

[District of Saanich @saanich]

The draft Road Safety Action Plan is ready and we are seeking your feedback through a survey until March 31!

Learn about the Safe System Approach and how this approach will help us achieve improved road safety.

Read the plan and take the survey: https://t.co/FRCFnkfD7R

[District of Saanich @saanich]

The draft Road Safety Action Plan is available and Public Engagement is underway!

Read the Draft Plan and take the 5-minute survey:
https://t.co/K2zugvrkUp

[Matt Dell @mattdellok]

Update: passed unanimously 9-0 by council! Very happy we are all committed to a greener, more climate friendly, pedestrianized city :) #yyj

[Dean Murdock @Dean_Murdock]

Saanich has come a long way in improving walkability, cyclability & building out a walking & cycling network.

The updated AT plan is a road map for the next 5 years to make our roads & trails safer & easier for everyone to get to get around.

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🧑‍🦽🚌🚗 https://t.co/7pqDjmrs69

[Walk On, Victoria @WalkOnVictoria]

@CapitalBikeCa We always appreciated working and collaborating with you, Adam. Congrats on the new role!

[Philip @PhilipMarciniak]

On the same night #saanich council is discussing the Active Transportation Plan, a pedestrian is struck near Cedar Hill rec.

On average, a pedestrian is killed every 1-2 years in Saanich, usually in a x walk.

Lives are on the line. ATP roll out asp!

https://t.co/YEuaW1QvJT

[Nell Saba @nellen55]

PeDeStriAN sAfeTy is A shArED reSPonSIBilitY

[Phil Pothen 🇨🇦 he/him @pothen]

A further reminder to motorists....

Always keep your front driver and passenger-side windows rolled down and your radio off, so you can hear other road users and not crush them to death with your motor vehicle.

[Walk On, Victoria @WalkOnVictoria]

Let's get this straight- the pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk, hit the flashing lights, and somehow she is to blame??? What on earth is this messaging. There is nothing illegal about wearing black or listening to headphones while walking.

[Richmond RCMP @RichmondRCMP]

Pedestrian safety is a two-way street. What pedestrians and drivers can do to make our roadways safer https://t.co/ifQhF3eMqU

[Militant Pedestrian, transbay @ sfba.social & bsky @transbay]

Pedestrians, please stop scurrying across the street just because you see a driver waiting to turn. You have every right to be in the crosswalk and to walk at a pace that is comfortable for you. The driver can wait their turn.

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

The David Foster Harbour Pathway continues to connect more of the city along the water. The newest section is now open between the Johnson St Bridge and Swift St and includes a wide walkway, great views and seating. Learn more: https://t.co/SWSRZ5UY5b

[Times Colonist @timescolonist]

In Victoria, less than half of daily trips were made by car. But car use is much higher in the West Shore and Saanich Peninsula. https://t.co/suTO07ZlpP

[Saanich News @saanichnews]

Cycling, walking ‘gaining traction’ in Greater Victoria, says CRD board head https://t.co/Wh6k7BdYGK

[WalkRollMap.org @walkrollmap]

It is back to school season! Parents and guardians as your kids start their commutes to school do you know of any intersections or roads that you worry about them crossing. Report these locations to https://t.co/a6vUihM5W5 📍

[Times Colonist @timescolonist]

Not having safe crosswalks is like not having railings on balconies, says civil engineer, a road safety advocate https://t.co/YcAwoT3MFj

[Times Colonist @timescolonist]

The fine for speeding in a school zone begins at $196 for driving 31 to 50 km/h and goes up as speed increases https://t.co/wr8d0aIe0B

[Walk On, Victoria @WalkOnVictoria]

The City of Victoria is seeking input on six streets that are being upgraded in 2024-25. Share your input on how they can be made safer and more comfortable for everyone. Learn more: https://t.co/CPLRidT1AB.

[Matt Dell @mattdellok]

Victoria removed a dangerous “slip lane” to improve pedestrian safety and plant new trees. Here are the before/after shots:

[WalkRollMap.org @walkrollmap]

Reporting near-misses are integral because they allow researchers like us to better understand where there are areas of potential danger for future crashes. Report yours today at https://t.co/a6vUihM5W5