With great horsepower comes great responsibility
Like many Winnipeggers, I was once an elementary school patrol. In the morning and after school in the mid-1990s, you could find me holding it down on the corner of […]
In Winnipeg, a school patrol was tragically struck by a car, highlighting the need for consistent 30 km/h speed limits in school zones. The student, who was crossing the street as part of their patrol duties, is recovering from their injuries. This incident underscores the importance of teaching kids about responsibility and safety, as they were entrusted with the well-being of others during their patrols.
However, the language used to describe pedestrian accidents often creates a sense of separation between drivers and pedestrians, implying that pedestrians are second-class citizens in this "rock-paper-scissors" scenario. Despite pedestrians occasionally engaging in risky behavior, the weight of responsibility for road safety should be evenly shared, with drivers exercising extra caution when operating their vehicles.
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