Alberta RCMP promotes Parachute Canada’s Youth Road Safety Week

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Ryan Dahlman

Alberta RCMP

From October 20-26, Alberta RCMP is helping to promote road safety for all youth road users. The annual campaign aims to increase road safety awareness in youth ages 15 to 24. This year’s campaign theme is #OurFutureRoads, focusing on empowering youth to shape the roadway systems being built today to ensure everyone can travel safely.

Road crashes are the third-leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 24 in Canada, for this reason it is vital to ensure youth are part of the safety conversation.

This year Alberta RCMP encourages youth to speak up about road safety issues in their communities, such as:

• Dimly lit roadways that could use more lighting for pedestrian safety

• A busy intersection that could use traffic calming measures

• Areas in the community that lack bike lanes for safer cycling

“Youth use many modes of transportation, from driving to cycling, and even public transit,” states Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “It’s important that they feel heard regarding issues in their communities that relate to their safety, such as roadways. Together, we can help ensure that everyone feels safe when commuting, no matter their mode of transportation.”

Alberta RCMP wants to remind the public that road safety is important for all ages and is the responsibility of all road users. For traffic safety information, follow us on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta and X @RCMPAlberta.