Five common myths shrouding the realities of pedestrian safety

In 2019, 42 pedestrian fatalities were recorded in Toronto. According to one source, six pedestrians are struck by vehicles every day in Toronto. Although some political leaders acknowledge Toronto’s road safety crisis and initiatives such as Vision Zero have been voiced, they have largely failed to improve pedestrian safety.

Five common myths have been disseminated to discredit pedestrians or downplay the seriousness of pedestrian safety issues. Find out what they are here.