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Leong: To improve pedestrian safety in Calgary, we need more than friendly advice

Tips for road safety can be impossible to follow under certain conditions

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We’re not even three months into the year and Calgary’s roads have proven to be deadly for pedestrians.

This followed an 11-year high for fatal pedestrian crashes and a two-decade high for deadly road collisions overall in 2025.

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All the while, Calgary police have continued to urge all road users to exercise caution.

The advice means well, but for those walking, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to follow.

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