The City of St Thomas is installing a number of new button activated Pedestrian Crossovers to improve pedestrian safety. At these locations drivers are required by law to stop until pedestrians have fully crossed the road before proceeding. This is different than at typical intersections where drivers may proceed once
Ride to Thrive is a cycling safety program offered by London Cycle Link through schools at the Thames Valley District School Board. The vision of the program is to provide equitable cycling education to all grade 5 and 6 students, to promote active transportation to school, and to build habits
This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, explains how to safely navigate roundabouts. It outlines the roles of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, emphasizing yielding rules, proper lane use, and awareness when entering and exiting the circle. The video highlights how roundabouts improve traffic flow and safety when used
A roundabout is a circular intersection where two or more roads meet. Traffic circulates through them counter-clockwise, to the right of a centre island. All entering vehicles must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) committee and London-Middlesex Road Safety committee (LMRSC) collaborated to develop educational resources to promote the safe and accurate use of roundabouts in elementary school communities.
Learn how to ride your bike safely on the road by following the same rules as other vehicles. This video shows how to read signs and signals, use hand signals to communicate your turns, and check for traffic around you. You’ll also learn how to ride in the right place
The School Safety Patrol program is a partnership between CAA, the police, school boards, teachers, parents and students. The program teaches students about road safety. It encourages students from ages 11 – 14 to volunteer helping other students cross the road safely or how to ride the school bus in
This School Zone Traffic Signs video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, explains the purpose and meaning of common signs found in school zones. It highlights how signs such as school area warnings, pedestrian crossings, bus stops, and reduced speed zones help protect students during arrival and dismissal times.
