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Remewmber to Drive SAFE this fail In Halton Region, we are fortunate f0 have a beautiful natural environmient with the Niagara Escarpment. Lake Ontario and an abundance of creeks, rolling his, open spaces, and trails. Many people like to get outside and enJoy nature by hiking or cycling. As we enter the Labour Day weekend, which signais back to schiool for Halton students, Ilalton Region would like to remind everyone f0 share the road while traveling throughout Halton. The roads and neighbourhoods in our comimunity will be iisier \vitlh ch ilIcren wal iîîg, bcc g or taking the bus to and frorn school. Be safe, hie aware and be courteous. Leave enough roorn on your righf to pass cyclisf s safely and watch for pedestrians crossing the road. We would also like f0 remind ail motorists that when driving your vehicle, be aware of the speed limit at ail times, part icularly in school zones. Remember when approaching a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing, vehicles travelling in both directions must stop excepf where a centre median exists. Drive SAFE To help lower the number of speeding and aggressive drivers on Halton roads, Halton Region and Halton Regional Police Service have teamied up for an innovative road safety campaign, Drive SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone). The aim of the Drive SAFE campaign 15 f0 make speeding and aggressive driving less socially acceptable, while reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings when driving. To highlight these issues, Halton Region and the Halton Regional Police Service created the "Speeding Costs" road stgns, reminding drivers entering Halton of the costs associated with speeding and the "Safe Roads. .. .Your Caîl" road signs, which STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS WHEN SIGNALS F LAS HING FBOTHDI R EC T::INS: encoutrages tnoorists tc) caîl 9- -1I wheni wit nessing an itnpaired dîriver t ravellinîg con t lite roadway. lialton Region and fli lialtoti Regiî mal Police Service also developed t hree 3f)-second public service annouincemnents. Working witlh Halton Region lEmerigenicy Meclical Services, one videc) highlighits t 1e proper sfepis to take wheni an ernergency vehiicle is approaching while you are clriving. 'lhle othler two vicleos were created with the Regional Cycling Cornm-itice to hielp) raise awareness of bicycle and driver safety in l]alton Region . AIl of ou i plibhIic setrvice a 1111 llcernenlt v'icleoS Cat11 1)w vîewecl on1 I Ilitciii xvUîicU ai www.hialtoni.ca/tranispot tattoni Road Saf ety Action Plan Ilalton Region lias also created the Road Safety Action Plan to improve safety on Regional Roads. The Road Safety Action Plan uses three equal approaches - Eniginieering, Education and Enforcernent. engineering " Every year, Halton's Transportation Services deparf ment screens intersections and sections of roads to identify areas where safety îtnprovernents coulci he made. " Based on safety assessmienfs, areas for imiprovemient are identifieci and recommiended changes are macle fo Regional Counicil. " To ensure the highesf level of safety on Regional roads, Halton carnies ont road safety audits for aIl new roadway designs, as welI as for major road improvemnent projects. Education * To educate the public about road safety, the Drive SAFE campaign was created. Enforcemnent * The Ilalton Regional Police Service is out in the conmunify enforcing thec speeci limnits in high- speed locations and Commnunity Safety Zone, as weil as monitoring drivers on aIl roads, to hielp ensitre I lalton's rcîads sfay sale. To find octt more about roaci safety within lialton, dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/transportationi. DrivinglTips " Leave two seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front. " Remember to signal before changing lanes. " If you can't see the mirrors of a truck, they can't see you. " Be courteous and allow people to merge into traffic. " Treat people the way you would like to be treated. " Share the road. " Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver: " First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of their way. * Breathe. Stay calm and relaxed. Remember that reaching your destination safely is your goal. " Put your pride in the back seat. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to "hold-your-own". *Avoid eye contact - some people take eye contact as a challenge and will use it as an excuse to escalate their aggressive behavi ou r. *Ignore gestures and refuse to return them. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Sep 6 Offices Closed for Labour Day Sep 7 9:30 arn. Health & Social Services Cte Sep 8 9:30 arn. Planning & Public Works Cte Sep 15 9:30 arn. Regional Council Meeting Meetings can be vievved ai www.halton.ca Pieuse let us know as soon as possible if you will bave an accessibility or accommodation need at a Hlton Region hosted event or meeting. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents ait no cost to taxpayers. W wecm 8u eeb. Cotc A -es Ha0o at acesatn@atn Dial 311 or 90s2560 e ToI fre 1-6644-56 * . TTY 90.2- 8 w .ha