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Community group launching Pace Car program in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership launching life-saving Pace Car program
The Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership will launch the Pace Car program in Sault Ste. Marie with an event at noon on October 15 at St. Mark’s catholic School at 145 Hugill St. The local group is the recent
winner of one of 10 grants provided by Safe Kids Canada and its sponsor FedEx Express Canada to support the Pace Car road safety program in local communities across Canada.
The Pace Car program helps stop speeding on neighbourhood streets. It's simple - drivers in the community sign the Pace Car pledge, and then proudly display the official Pace Car emblems on their cars. By agreeing to drive within the speed limit, cars become "mobile speed bumps," slowing the traffic behind them. Drivers also agree to be more aware of and courteous to other road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists. Many Pace Cars can effectively calm traffic throughout a neighbourhood. The more people who participate, the better it works!
Further details about the national Pace Car program can be found at here.
October 14, 2010, media advisory
