The North Bay Police Service has put together a plan aimed at reducing collision-related fatalities and serious injuries on city streets.
Officials say the Multi-Year Traffic Management & Safety Plan 2026-28, and sets out a coordinated, data-driven approach focused on improving safety.
Statistics from police show there were 1,534 collisions last year. That ties 2020 for the year with the most crashes in the past decade.
119 of last year’s collisions involved personal injuries.
Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, students, older adults, and cyclists are prioritized in the plan.
It also identifies six priority areas of concern and outlines initiatives designed to address high-risk driving behaviours, including aggressive and distracted driving, while also enhancing cyclist safety.
Police say improving road safety requires a multidisciplinary approach involving:
· Engineering improvements to roadway design and infrastructure
· Education initiatives to influence driver and pedestrian behaviour
· Enforcement of traffic laws by police
“This is a comprehensive plan that maps out our priorities and will guide our efforts over the next two years,” said A/Deputy Chief Jeff Warner. “It is a tremendous tool that will direct our road safety initiatives, education, and targeted enforcement to improve the safety of our roadways.”
The full Traffic Management & Road Safety Plan is now available on the city police website: https://www.northbaypolice.ca/assets/north-bay-police-service-traffic-management–safety-plan.pdf
