Safe Streets for Everyone
Children, seniors, cyclists, and people with disabilities deserve streets where they can move freely and safely. We’re making it happen.
The Problem: Unsafe Streets in Kingsville
Kingsville’s streets are designed for cars, not people.
There is a lack of safe crossings, sidewalks, or bike lanes.
Risks for vulnerable groups: children, seniors, cyclists, and people with disabilities.
Bad Street Design is Costly and Deadly
The car-centric design of North American streets and roads resulted in over 7,853 pedestrians killed in 2022 alone, averaging 21 deaths per day. This has increased by 77.3% from 2012 to 2022.
Our Vision: Safe Streets for Everyone
Walkable, bikeable, and accessible streets.
Safe crossings and traffic calming for children and seniors.
Protected bike lanes for cyclists.
Universal design for people with disabilities.
In Davis, California (population ~70,000), pedestrian injuries dropped by 43% from 2014 to 2019 after implementing traffic calming measures, crosswalks, and bike lanes.
City of Davis Public Works Department, as cited in their 2020 report.
How We’ll Make Streets Safe
Community Advocacy
Educating residents to push for change.
Policy Changes
Working with local government for better street design standards.
Pilot Projects
Testing traffic calming, pop-up bike lanes, or temporary crosswalks.
Education
Workshops on safe street design and accessibility.
Strong Towns is a nonprofit advocating for financially resilient, walkable, mixed-use communities to replace unsustainable suburban sprawl.
With over 280 local chapters across North America, Strong Towns shapes local policies and public discussion through grassroots engagement and education.
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Strong Towns Kingsville Meetup
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch, Programs Room
40 Main St. W., Kingsville, ON