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Red Deer County organization launching life-saving Pace Car program
Safe Kids Canada and its sponsor FedEx Express Canada invite you to the launch of the Pace Car program in Red Deer County, Alberta. The Red Deer County Protective and Community Services, Community of Springbrook, is the recent winner of one of 10 grants to support the Pace Car program in local communities across Canada.
What: Pace Car Launch and “Hello Springbrook” community event
When: Saturday, October 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Firehall 4 on Airport Drive in Springbrook, AB (between Red Deer and Penhold off Highway 2A)
For more information, contact: Dee Soper, Community Liaison, Red Deer County Protective and Community Services at: dsoper@rdcounty.ca.
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 here.
In addition to the Pace Car launch, Hello Springbrook will feature clowns, fire trucks, free food and giveways and plenty of other fun activities and informative displays and events.
October 21, 2010 media release
