Pedestrians

A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot, whether walking or running. In modern times, the term usually refers to someone walking on a road or pavement, but this was not the case historically.The meaning of pedestrian is displayed with the morphemes ped- ('foot') and -ian ('characteristic of'). This word is derived from the Latin term pedester ('going on foot') and was first used (in English language) during the 18th century. It was originally used, and can still be used today, as an adjective meaning plain or dull. However, in this article it takes on its noun form and refers …

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ASC: Alzheimer Society of Canada · 25 April 2024 English

• Issues to consider when deciding People with dementia, caregivers and health-care if the person with dementia providers are encouraged to have conversations should continue to drive about all of …

hand turns in the face of oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing the intersection Driving must be stopped


IRPP: Institut de recherche en politiques publiques · 5 April 2024 English

52 The New Mobility Era: Leveraging Digital Technologies for More Equitable, Efficient and Effective Public Transportation Ata Khan and Ren Thomas IN BRIEF Digital technologies have the potential to enhance …

concerns related to shared mobility users and pedestrians. Ernst & Young recommend flexible regulatory they will integrate with other vehicles and pedestrians, and whether there should be a limit on the number


Wilson Center Canada · 29 March 2024 English

He has worked with the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the US Agency for International Development to …

and improve safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians . . .” 43 | Mexico’s Private Sector and Innovation


Environmental Defence · 11 March 2024 English

OF GOvErnmEnT” 9 The emissions reductions from changing the All of these policy interventions can be built environment of our towns and cities is achieved with the program design of …

car.104 This is a testament to connections for pedestrians and cyclists.100 It a complete policy failure


CCPA: Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives · 5 March 2024 English

to the amount of cops on the street, were drawn from the city’s rapidly City dwellers’ relationship to the to the cost of rent, policy makes and growing unhoused population. …

of driver of population growth, are asthma? pedestrians—in the city’s densest concentrated almost exclusively width of the lanes on the road, The few other pedestrians, often, of urbanization is only increasing. to has a is renowned for its bike-friendly and pedestrians in the Queen City downtown which already is home battle in None of this is landing in Regina. pedestrians from speeding vehicles Regina. Our built environment demands of bus riders or cyclists or to get around pedestrians. Financially strapped city governments are incentiv-


8-80 Cities · 22 February 2024 English

The majority of stakeholders interviewed had safety concerns regarding the volume of traffic in front of Ottawa schools during drop-off and pick-up times and supported the concept of School Streets …

(By-law No. 2017-301): Section 74 describes how pedestrians are prohibited on a roadway, “except for the school with very high levels of service for pedestrians, cycling and transit. Recognizing that multi-modal residents closure volunteers, destination living on pedestrians • When permitting access to vehicles remind the driver to drive School carefully and be aware of pedestrians Street) • Never leave barriers unattended • Disseminate people off the street barrier does not abide by pedestrians if an unauthorized driver enters the School Street


CUI: Canadian Urban Institute · 1 February 2024 English

2 mailto:cui%40canurb.org?subject= Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge that the City of Toronto is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, …

construction works presents serious obstacles for pedestrians, especially seniors, those with mobility devices


IRPP: Institut de recherche en politiques publiques · 25 January 2024 English

To achieve a more equitable and low-carbon transportation system, the Affordability Action Council recommends that the federal government take two key actions: 1 Reform the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) …

improved transit connection points for buses, pedestrians and cyclists. Increasing housing supply near


COA: Council on Aging of Ottawa · 19 January 2024 English

If you are walking on a street or road, is it because (please circle all that apply): a) there is no sidewalk or pedestrian path Yes No b) there is …

for Older Adults and Other Valuable Vulnerable Pedestrians SNOW MOLES are volunteers who report on what


Transport Action Canada · 9 December 2023 English

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extended life as a green transportation link for pedestrians, cycling, and possibly a light rail line as part


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