Many people from across Canada have shared road safety issues in their neighbourhood and advocated to make their community safer for all. This map highlights the issues raised, the solutions proposed and the outcomes achieved through advocacy to community leaders through Parachute’s Snap for Change initiative, launched in 2024. 

To explore submissions, select a map marker or choose a jurisdiction from the menu. 

To share your road safety concern, visit Snap for Change to submit your entry. 

For more information about the featured issues, contact Anne at astewart@parachute.ca. 

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Ontario

Ajax, ON Submitted 2024

Crosswalk needed near Pickering High School

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Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader who attends Pickering High School has raised awareness about the lack of crosswalks nearby, which results in many students crossing the road in unsafe conditions. The young leader has written to the Town of Ajax to request a crosswalk and crossing guard to support youth in walking safely to and from school.

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Izza Aamir
Ontario

Belleville, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for clear lane markings

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Issue and proposed solutions

A Belleville resident has raised concerns about an unsafe road setup on College Street East, from Jamieson Bone Road to the east end near the industrial court. The road appears to be four lanes wide but has no markings, creating confusion for drivers. Vehicles often use the shoulder, pass unsafely and fail to signal, leading to many close-call incidents. The resident suggests adding clear lane markings and barriers while keeping driveways accessible. The resident submitted the issue through the City of Belleville municipal reporting system and plans to write to the city as part of an internal campaign to push for improvements.

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Christien Renner
Ontario

Belleville , ON Submitted 2025

Addressing an unsafe wide road through clear markings and separated bike lane

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A local community member from Belleville is advocating for safer road design along College Street East in the industrial court. During her daily commute, she noticed that the road appears to be four lanes wide, yet has no painted lines, leading to unsafe driving behaviours such as cars using the shoulder, a lack of signal indications and vehicles passing at high speeds. To highlight the risks of this unclear road design, the community member has shared numerous examples of close-call incidents and reported the issue to the City of Belleville through the municipal online reporting system, asking for the lanes to be clearly marked and a separated bike lane.

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Colleen Reid
Ontario

Belleville , ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for safe speeds and improved road infrastructure

College St. East
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A local community member has raised concerns about unsafe driving on College Street East, east of Jamieson Bone Road. One side of the street is double the normal width but has no painted lines and the speed limit is not posted. Drivers often pass on the right at high speeds or pull out of nearby properties quickly, creating hazards for employees leaving the workplace. There are also reports of drag racing at night. The resident recommends painting lane markings, posting speed limit signs, installing a speed camera or speed feedback sign and increasing enforcement. The concern has been submitted to the City of Belleville.

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Pandora Bryce
Ontario

Belleville, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for change at busy Belleville intersection near school and park

College St. East
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A community member has raised concerns about the intersection at College Street East and Moira Street because the left-turn-only lane is often used by drivers going straight through. This causes confusion and creates a safety risk since the right lane is the one meant for going straight. The issue happens almost every day and is especially concerning because there’s a school nearby and a park just up the road, so lots of pedestrians are around. Part of the problem is that the left-turn lane lines up with the through lane on the other side of the intersection, making it hard for drivers to tell the difference. The community member has reported the issue to the City of Belleville and is advocating for clear signs above the traffic lights and repainting the lanes to make the lane more apparent to drivers.

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Jim Chapman
Ontario

Belleville, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for clear lane markings on an arterial road

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A Belleville resident has raised concerns about safety on College Street East near FedEx and SafeStart. The road is unusually wide, likely to accommodate transport trailers, but with only a single yellow line dividing traffic, drivers are often unsure if it is one lane or two. This confusion has led to close calls, including vehicles passing on the right while others attempt to turn into nearby parking lots. The resident warns this could result in a serious collision and recommends adding signage or road markings to clarify that the right side is not a passing lane. The resident has submitted the concern to the City of Belleville through its website.

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Lynn Booth
Ontario

Bowmanville, ON Submitted 2024

Advocating for safe speeds at Newcastle Public School

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Issue and proposed solutions

The back lot of Newcastle Public School on Emily Street lacks speed limit signage, creating hazards for pedestrians during pick-up and drop-off times, with vehicles often parked in the middle of the parking lot and parents speeding in and out of the area. The community member has used the municipal reporting system to request speed limit signs to improve safety.

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Fatima Malik
Ontario

Brampton, ON Submitted 2024

Speed reduction and ASE cameras

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Issue and proposed solutions

This intersection near the Bramalea GO station in Brampton has a high incidence of unsafe driving, with drivers speeding through the intersection and not signalling lane changes. This youth leader has written to a city councillor to request an expansion of the city’s ASE camera program beyond school zones. The young leader also cited a recent fatal crash in the area.

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Parina Khosla
Alberta

Calgary, AB Submitted 2024

Bike and pedestrian safety enhancements

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Issue and proposed solutions

Our Canadian Youth Road Council Chair has raised concerns over faded crosswalks, unclear lane markings and absent bike lanes at an intersection which separates the Varsity neighbourhoods in Calgary from a feeder highway called Shaganappi Trail. A wide single lane is often used as two lanes with drivers going at very high speeds, creating safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians. The youth leader recommends adding lane dividers, signage and bike lanes to improve safety. She have requested action from the City of Calgary and plan to share updates with her community group.

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Keana Gigliotti
Alberta

Calgary, AB Submitted 2024

Repairing hazardous conditions on a bike path in Tuscany

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Issue and proposed solutions

This young changemaker is highlighting a bike path near Tuscany Meadows Drive NW and Tuscany Hill NW that has major potholes, cracks and faded lane separation. He has sent a letter to the local residents’ association with requests to repair cracks and potholes, repaint worn-out lane markings and install warning signs on the path to alert cyclists of upcoming hazards.

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Daniyaal Qurreshi
Ontario

Cambridge, ON Submitted 2025

Enhancing pedestrian safety through the addition of a sidewalk

Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader has identified an absent sidewalk between Hamilton Street and Queenston Road in Cambridge, Ont. With the street being located near an elementary school and high school, students often walk along this road, posing significant safety risks as pedestrians. The young leader suggests adding a sidewalk to this section of the road and has submitted the request though the City of Cambridge’s online reporting system.

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Mya Nantambu
Ontario

Creemore, ON Submitted 2024

Enhancing safety through speed reduction

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Issue and proposed solutions

County Road 9 near Creemore, between County Road 124 and Creemore, is a dangerous stretch with winding turns and straightaways where speeding is common. Several crashes, including a fatal motorcycle crash, have occurred, and locals report numerous similar incidents. To improve safety, a westbound driver feedback sign and increased police presence are recommended.

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Harper Bracken
Alberta

Edmonton, AB Submitted 2024

Crossing light with a broken timer

Issue and proposed solutions

The intersection between Londonberry Mall and a local high school has a pedestrian light with a broken timer that does not give pedestrians enough time to safely cross the road. This has resulted in unsafe conditions for students who wish to cross the road in this high-traffic space. This local changemaker is building her Parachute Youth Ambassador project on this issue and is planning to collect data to present to the local government and advocate for repairing and extending the timer.

Outcome

The City of Edmonton has addressed the issue and the pedestrian timer has been repaired, allowing pedestrians to cross the intersection safety.

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Sophie Mohamed
Ontario

Guelph, ON Submitted 2024

Speed control in school zones

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Issue and proposed solutions

This changemaker has highlighted the issue of speeding in residential areas in the area around John F. Ross Collegiate in Guelph. She has suggested the addition of speed bumps, visible speed limit signs near schools, electronic speed displays and educational campaigns on speeding. She sent an email to the mayor and is planning a community petition to gather support for these solutions.

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Abby Bowen
British Columbia

Kelowna, BC Submitted 2024

Pedestrian facilities needed at a major crossing

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Issue and proposed solutions

A junction between a major roadway and a residential main road poses significant pedestrian risks, with vehicles often exceeding the speed limit while turning. The crosswalk lacks essential features such as signals, lights or illuminated indicators, making it especially hazardous in low-light conditions. This is an area with high pedestrian traffic but the lack of facilities creates a dangerous situation. This young leader has written a letter to the City of Kelowna Road Services Department advocating for pedestrian facilities, traffic calming, lower speeds and regular maintenance of the area.

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Vidhu Mendiratta
British Columbia

Langley, BC Submitted 2024

Pedestrian facilities needed near transit exchange

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Issue and proposed solutions

The area at 86 Avenue and 203A Street near the side entrance of Carvolth Exchange lacks pedestrian crossings, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians at this busy area. This youth leader has written a letter to Langley’s mayor to advocate for clearly marked pedestrian crossings and also propose adding warning signs and improved lighting.

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Hasan Siddiqui
British Columbia

Langley Township, BC Submitted 2024

Addressing pedestrian safety gaps near Willoughby Town Centre

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Issue and proposed solutions

This changemaker has raised concerns about pedestrian safety on 80th Avenue, near 201 Street and Willoughby Town Centre, a major local shopping and residential hub. The sidewalk comes to an abrupt ending, leaving pedestrians to walk along the roadway as there is no pedestrian crossing to allow them to cross safety to the sidewalk on the other side of the road. The young leader has reported his concern to the Mayor of Langley Township and suggested extending the sidewalk or adding a pedestrian crossing with flashing lights to improve safety.

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Atif Zubair
Quebec

Montréal, QC Submitted 2025

Enhancing wildlife safety with increased signage and lighting

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Issue and proposed solutions

A member of our Canadian Youth Road Safety Council has raised concerns about frequent wildlife, such as deer, crossing on Avenue Marien. The road is forested on one side and lacks road signage to alert drivers of potential wildlife. To improve safety, this young person suggests installing deer crossing signs and roadside lighting to improve visibility in this area. He used the municipal reporting system to request these improvements.

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Yanis Guerouche
Ontario

Orangeville, ON Submitted 2024

Intersection visibility improvements

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Issue and proposed solutions

Limited sightlines due to fences and nearby parking create hazards for drivers and pedestrians. This changemaker suggests sidewalk extensions to increase visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. They have reported this on the Dufferin County website.

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Daniel Scanlan
Ontario

Port Elgin, ON Submitted 2024

Speed reduction on gravel roads

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Issue and proposed solutions

A rural road with a posted speed limit of 80 km/h sees frequent speeding. This changemaker, along with her community members, has contacted the local government and police to share this concern and advocate for reduced speed limits.

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Rhian Goodall
Ontario

Richmond Hill, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for pothole repairs in the Richmond Hill High School parking lot

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Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader has raised concerns about the large potholes in the Richmond Hill High School parking lot, which cause vehicles to swerve unexpectedly, increasing the risk of collisions with other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Taking action, the young leader expressed the concerns to the school principal, requested that the potholes be filled and suggested collaborating with the local community to garner support for repaving the parking lot.

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Shahd Isa
New Brunswick

Saint John, NB Submitted 2024

Cycling and pedestrian visibility improvements

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Issue and proposed solutions

This young leader has raised concern over the lack of bike lanes and pedestrian lights at the intersection, making it difficult for pedestrians to cross the street and difficult for drivers to spot the pedestrians who are crossing. He recommends adding flashing pedestrian lights to enhance visibility for pedestrians and cyclists. He has contacted Saint John’s Traffic Department to share these solutions.

Outcome

The City of Saint John, N.B. has responded and work orders for a bike lane as well as a flashing light at the pedestrian crossing at Duke Street West and Lancaster Avenue have been submitted.

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Mohak Anand
British Columbia

Surrey, BC Submitted 2025

Addressing hazardous road conditions

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Issue and proposed solutions

An area of 72 Avenue and 188 Street near Clayton Community Centre in Surrey, B.C. has severe potholes and cracks in the road that are safety hazards to all road users. The young leader has requested prompt pothole patching in the short term and road resurfacing in the long term through Surrey’s online reporting system.

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Anoushka Kang
Ontario

Toronto, ON Submitted 2024

Addressing hazardous maintenance holes on Victoria Park Road

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Issue and proposed solutions

Depressed maintenance holes in the far-right lane of southbound Victoria Park Road, between Sheppard Avenue and Consumers Road, are creating hazardous potholes, posing risks to drivers. Immediate temporary repairs, a comprehensive assessment, and permanent such as like maintenance hole elevation and roadbed reconstruction are needed. He has emailed the local councillor with detailed evidence and his proposed solutions.

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Jermaine Walters
Ontario

Toronto, ON Submitted 2024

Advocating for improved pedestrian safety near Divine Mercy Catholic School

Aidan D'Souza Stop signs Toronto
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Issue and proposed solutions

One of chairs for the Canadian Youth Road Safety Council is advocating for improved pedestrian safety near the intersection of Silas Hill Drive and Van Horne Avenue, near Divine Mercy Catholic School. The sidewalk along this road is narrow and the intersection lacks a flashing pedestrian signal, creating a hazard for students walking to and from school. To address this, a letter was sent to the Mayor of Toronto and a local councillor to propose a flashing pedestrian signal and widening the sidewalk.

Outcome

A city councillor has responded, acknowledging the concerns and a three-way stop sign has been added to the intersection to make it safer for pedestrians to cross the road.

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Aidan D’Souza
Ontario

Toronto, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for improved safety through the addition of a stop sign

Entrance to York University Heights
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A community member has raised concerns about the plaza entrance and exit in York University Heights, near Keele Street and The Pond Road in Toronto. Pedestrians frequently cross in this busy area, but vehicles often enter and exit without slowing down because there is no stop sign. The lack of traffic control has led to safety risks and near-miss incidents. The community member is calling for a stop sign at the plaza exit to slow vehicles, improve visibility and ensure drivers yield to pedestrians. He reported the issue to 311 Toronto and plans to share the concern with his local councillor for additional advocacy.

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Omidreza Sadrmanesh
Newfoundland and Labrador

Trout River, NL Submitted 2024

Feeder bridge in need of repairs

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Issue and proposed solutions

One of our Youth Ambassadors has identified a hazardous feeder bridge that is used daily by cars, cyclists and pedestrians. The bridge is unstable and in need of repairs, especially to the barrier on one side. A young child has recently fallen off this bridge while cycling. The Youth Ambassador has sent a letter through his school to the Town Council to urgently request repairs.

Outcome

Our Youth Ambassador received a response from the town council indicating that the issue will be added to the spring maintenance list this year.

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William Brake
Alberta

Tuscany, Calgary, AB Submitted 2025

Improving school zone safety in the Tuscany community

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Issue and proposed solutions

A resident from the Tuscany community in Calgary has raised concerns about traffic congestion and pedestrian safety near St. Basil and Eric Harvie schools, particularly at intersections along Tuscany Drive. With no traffic controls beyond often-ignored speed limits, the area becomes especially dangerous during school drop-off and pick-up times. To improve safety, the resident suggests introducing a student crossing guard program and creating dedicated drop-off and pick-up zones to reduce congestion and protect pedestrians. The requests have been submitted to the Tuscany Residents Association.

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Shahzad Qureshi
British Columbia

Vancouver, BC Submitted 2024

Improving speed bump visibility near schools

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Issue and proposed solutions

A segment of East Pender Street between Lillooet and Nootka features two unmarked speedbumps at the bottom of a steep hill, near an elementary school, preschool and community centre. The lack of markings poses a risk to drivers and young children in the area. To improve safety, this young leader wrote to the city councillor to request clearly marking the speedbumps, adding traffic-calming measures such as signage or reduced speed limits, and enhancing pedestrian safety with well-marked crosswalks and better lighting.

Outcome

The city councillor has responded agreeing with the issue and stating that they will work with the city’s engineering team to resolve it.

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Eryn Grahn
British Columbia

Vancouver, BC Submitted 2024

Advocating for traffic calming measures near UBC

Issue and proposed solutions

One of Canadian Youth Road Safety Council members has reported frequent speeding on NW Marine Drive near UBC. Additionally, this stretch of road has poor visibility at night as it lacks streetlamps. In 2021, a tragic incident occurred when two UBC students were struck by a speeding vehicle in this very area. In his letter to BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, traffic calming measures such as speed bumps have been requested as well as additional street lighting to improve safety.

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Parsa Khanbadr
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for traffic calming measures to promote pedestrian safety

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Issue and proposed solutions

A youth ambassador with the City of Vaughan Youth Transportation Program has raised concerns of drivers failing to obey stop signs at the intersection of Brownridge Drive and Draper Boulevard. This residential area experiences high pedestrian traffic due to its proximity to an elementary school, park and church. The young changemaker has suggested implementing traffic calming measures, such as chicanes or in-road flexible signage, before the stop signs to help reduce vehicle speeds. He submitted these requests to the City of Vaughan.

Outcome

The Transportation and Fleet Management Services Department at the City of Vaughan has scheduled a stop sign compliance study for this intersection.

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Logan Pighin
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for a pedestrian-activated crosswalk to improve pedestrian safety

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Issue and proposed solutions

A youth ambassador with the City of Vaughan Youth Transportation Program is advocating for a pedestrian-activated crosswalk on Rutherford Road near the Al Palladini Community Centre. The area sees heavy foot and bike traffic due to nearby trails, school and community spaces, but there is no safe place to cross the busy road. With no crosswalk or signage, pedestrians and cyclists are often forced to wait long periods, run across between vehicles or walk along the grass where drivers don’t expect them. To address this, the young leader has written to a city councillor to propose adding a crosswalk with flashing lights to improve safety.

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Nabhya Arora
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for road repairs to address sunken maintenance hole and pavement cracks

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Issue and proposed solutions

A young changemaker with the City of Vaughan Transportation Youth Ambassador Program has raised concerns about a sunken maintenance hole and cracked pavement at the intersection of Weston Road and LaRocca Avenue/Comdel Boulevard. The sunken maintenance hole creates an unexpected bump for vehicles, posing a hazard to drivers. To address the issue, the young leader has emailed York Region Transportation detailing the safety concerns and requesting that the maintenance hole be raised and the pavement repaired to ensure a smoother and safer driving experience.

Outcome

York Region has responded indicating that the concern has been directed to the appropriate staff for further review and action.

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Raj Modi
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for traffic restrictions to improve safety and reduce congestion near Vaughan Mills

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Issue and proposed solutions

Three young changemakers with the City of Vaughan Transportation Youth Ambassador Program have raised concerns about severe traffic congestion and safety risks near the intersection of Rutherford Road and Sweet River Boulevard. Traffic coming from the west side and traffic turning left into the Vaughan Mills parking lot frequently block traffic in all directions. This leads to gridlock and unpredictable driver behaviour, increasing the risk of collisions and pedestrian safety hazards. To address this, the young leaders have emailed Vaughan Mills Property Management to report the issue and proposed the installation of signage prohibiting left turns and through traffic from the west side during peak hours.

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Jayden Huynh
Nubaid Qazi
Namanjot Randhawa
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for pedestrian safety through leading pedestrian intervals at a high-risk intersection

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Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader who is part of the City of Vaughan Transportation Youth Ambassador Program is advocating for improved pedestrian safety at the intersection of Kipling Road and Highway 7, near Woodbridge Public School and a busy bus stop. Southbound drivers turning left onto Highway 7 often proceed through red lights or while pedestrians are crossing and crossing guards have reported being ignored unless accompanied by police. To address this, the changemaker proposed removing the advanced green and adding a leading pedestrian interval to give pedestrians a head start. This proposal has been emailed to the City of Vaughan and York Region to open a work order.

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Wilamina Both
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for improved safety through additional pedestrian crossings

Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader who is part of the City of Vaughan Transportation Youth Ambassador Program is advocating for improved pedestrian safety along Keele Street between McNaughton Road and Drummond Drive, near the Maple Health Centre. This stretch of road lacks safe crossing opportunities, making it difficult for pedestrians, especially transit users, to access the healthcare centre without jaywalking. To address this, the changemaker proposed installing a traffic light at the ramp to Maple Health Centre, adding leading pedestrian intervals to give pedestrians a head start with the traffic signal activating only when a pedestrian button is pressed or when a vehicle is waiting. An email outlining the issue and proposed solutions has been sent to York Region.

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Tristan Ebora
Ontario

Vaughan, ON Submitted 2025

Advocating for improved safety through additional pedestrian pushbuttons

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Issue and proposed solutions

A young leader who is part of the City of Vaughan Transportation Youth Ambassador Program is advocating for improved pedestrian safety at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, specifically at the southwest pedestrian corner island at the channelized right turn. During his morning commute to Vaughan City Hall, he noticed the absence of a pedestrian push button for those turning left to cross, creating confusion and increasing the risk of pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. To address this, the changemaker contacted York Region Transportation and proposed installing an additional pedestrian push button to ensure safe crossings.

Outcome

York Region staff visited the site of concern and put a work order in place to fix the pedestrian push button at the northwest corner.

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William Zhu
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