Snap for Change

Did you know that transport incidents, such as motor vehicle collisions, are the second-leading cause of injury hospitalizations and third-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in Canada. it’s time we change that.

Be the change on your streets!

Whether you walk, bike, skate, take public transit or drive, the roads you use every day play a huge role in keeping you safe – or putting you at risk. That’s why Parachute wants to hear from you about how our roads can be safer for everyone.

In the Snap for Change initiative, share your ideas for improving road safety in your community to receive a $100 gift card!

How to join:

1. Spot the issue

Explore your neighbourhood and find a spot where road safety could use a boost. Think of places where pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, transit users or drivers face safety risks. It could be anything from an intersection with poor visibility to a street without sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, an area where the speed limit is higher than 30 km/h or a busy street with no separated bike lane.
Snap some photos or take a video of the problem area

2. Tell us your fix

Write a brief description of the problem and your solution to make it safer. Maybe it’s adding a separated bike lane, speed bump, safe pedestrian crossing or lowering the speed limit to 30 km/h.

3. Advocate for change

Reach out to a local community influencer – your local police department, municipal councillor, media outlets or school administration. You can email them or send a letter outlining the issue and your suggestions.

4. Show us your snap

Send us the photos or videos highlighting the issue and your proposed solution
Include a copy of the letter or email that you send to the community influencer

Submit your entry to receive a $100 gift card!*

*Note: One submission per person. Gift cards are limited to the first 50 entries. Only Canadian submissions will be accepted. Parachute reserves the right to determine if an entry meets our criteria to receive a gift card.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Last

Organization (if applicable)

Email*

Phone*

Describe the area that needs improvement*

(maximum 300 words)

Briefly describe where this area is (closest intersection, landmark, etc.)*

What would you add or change to make this area safer?*

(maximum 300 words)

What steps have you taken to advocate for this change? e.g. sent an email to your councillor, letter to your local media or enforcement officer. Please keep a copy of your communication to upload as an attachment below.*

Upload your picture(s) or provide links to video to show us the problem area and a copy of your communication with a community leader

Upload photos

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Link to video

Photo submission guidelines

Clear, focused and well-lit images
Show relevant road safety content
Square (1:1) photos are preferred
Minimum 800×800 pixels recommended

Video submission guidelines

Short (15-30 seconds) and clear videos to further explain the issue are welcome but not required.

How did you hear about the Snap for Change initiative?*

Acknowledgement*

I acknowledge that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

By participating in this initiative, I give permission to Parachute to use my photo(s) and/or video(s) in future promotional and media content.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anne at astewart@parachute.ca.

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