CRASH - Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards

@crashcoalition.bsky.social

Our Canada-wide coalition is pushing govts to stop the proliferation of dangerous pickups & large SUVs. See our Apr 2024 report & recommendations: https://windsorlawcities.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Oversized-Report.pdf

@brenttoderian.bsky.socialReposted by @crashcoalition.bsky.social

READ: “If bike lanes were actually removed today, the premier would lose his scapegoat. How would he then explain worsening motor traffic congestion – an outcome that’s virtually assured given a growing population and his measures to induce driving by making it cheaper…” Via @spacing.bsky.social

@brenttoderian.bsky.socialReposted by @crashcoalition.bsky.social

“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”

(Among MANY other public benefits.)

Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.

#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness

fastcompany.comWant To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike LaneResearch from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.
@orignalclive.bsky.socialReposted by @crashcoalition.bsky.social

EU Pedestrian Rules: Europe already mandates lower hood lines, energy-absorbing bumpers, and stricter pedestrian-protection crash tests. This is why many American-style oversized SUVs aren't sold there,or are redesigned for that market.

@crashcoalition.bsky.social

Our call to Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner to conduct death review for pedestrians/cyclists killed in crashes involving pickups/large SUVs. Road deaths are surging in Calgary+Edmonton. In 2025, Calgary had 38 deaths -- same as Toronto which has twice the pop'n. guelph.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

guelph.ctvnews.caRoad safety groups urge review of pedestrian, cyclist deaths in crashes with larger vehiclesMultiple Canadian road safety groups want to know if there’s a growing danger in Alberta to pedestrians, cyclists and the like from pickup trucks and large SUVs.
@crashcoalition.bsky.social

“The proliferation of pickup trucks + large SUVs . . . constitutes a real + preventable danger on our roads to the lives of pedestrians, cyclists + persons with disabilities." Our letter urging Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner for investigation to save lives.

calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

calgaryherald.comAre bigger vehicles more deadly? Alberta groups call for probe into role of pickups, large SUVs in road deathsRoad safety advocates are calling on Alberta's chief medical examiner to investigate if large vehicles pose a disproportionate risk of death
@crashcoalition.bsky.social

CRASH joins @visionzerokh.bsky.social @ecologyaction.bsky.social @cyclehalifax.ca in calling for the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate the lethal danger posed by pick-ups and large SUVs to vulnerable road users.

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social

New media release calls on the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate and recommend steps to address the growing danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from pick-up trucks and large SUVs. #VisionZero #RoadSafety

visionzerohfx.ghost.ioNova Scotia must take action to prevent deaths from pick-ups and large SUVsPickups, largely promoted and used for personal travel, along with SUVs and minivans, accounted for almost 88% of new vehicle sales in Canada in 2025.