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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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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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