AI-Powered Study Finds Pedestrians, Cyclists Face Daily Danger at Intersections, Including in Ottawa
- A CAA study tracked more than 610,000 high-risk near-misses involving pedestrians and cyclists at 20 Canadian intersections between September 2024 and February 2025.
- The study revealed that critical near-misses with vehicles occurred for approximately one pedestrian in 770 and one cyclist in 500, with most incidents involving vehicles making right and left turns.
- The study suggested implementing safer intersection designs such as clearly marked left-turn lanes, signals that allow pedestrians to begin crossing before vehicles move, and early green signals specifically for left-turning traffic to help lower the risk of collisions.
- Kristine D'Arbelles explained that AI can identify problematic spots within intersections, enabling the development of solutions aimed at reducing the risk of collisions.
- In response, authorities are considering changes to traffic regulations that would increase penalties and extend the duration of license suspensions to better protect pedestrians.
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Drivers who injure pedestrians by not yielding to face steeper fines - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, June 19 (CNA) Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians and cause injury will face heavier fines, under revised regulations set to take effect on June 30, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said Thursday.
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Read Full ArticleOver 600,000 near-miss incidents with pedestrians, cyclists recorded at intersections across Canada
One in every 770 pedestrians and one in every 500 cyclists experience a high-risk or critical near-miss at intersections across Canada, according to a new study commissioned by CAA.
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