COMMUNITY TRAINER SESSION April 17 th, 2014

2 iNavigait is a second generation pedestrian safety program Based on the success of the DAREDEVIL? program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre along with the Toronto Area Safety Coalition initiated a re-design in 2009 to expand beyond seniors and include: Kids, Teens and Abilities Do you Remember DAREDEVIL? A bit about our history…

Working to improve pedestrian safety on a larger front Taking DAREDEVIL? program and expanding it Financial contribution from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (more than $50K) and TASC ($10K) to fund the creative development, website design, promotional materials, trademark Cost recovery is essential to meet internal requirements Value of program to community Working Together Toronto Area Safety Coalition

Promotional Items Sustainability Reflective Zipper Pulls Reflective Stickers Information Bookmarks Available in packages for $1 per person

Training sessions Share Portal Access to presentation Access to resources and opportunities Discussion forum and Q + A Order form Presentation Requests Fielded at Sunnybrook Branding Standards Trainer Information Building a partnership

Cross the street as if your life depends on it. (INSERT NAME) Insert Date (INSERT LOGO)

1. Program History 2. Where incidents occur 3. When incidents occur 4. Research 5. Why seniors are susceptible 6. Contributing factors 7. What’s in your control Today’s Agenda 8. Intersections 9. Parking Lots and Driveways 10. Concluding Tips 11. Questions

9 In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the majority of pedestrians hit by cars occur within 1.5 kilometers of their home. In most collisions: visibility is good; the road is dry; and, it is daytime Where Incidents Occur You might be surprised…

When Incidents Occur Any time of the year, but there are a higher number of incidents between November to February Can happen any time of the day, but typically during the daylight hours when seniors are traveling around

11 Pedestrian injuries can happen to any age group but seniors (65+) are over-represented in pedestrian trauma. Highest pedestrian injury and injury-related death rates of any Canadian population segment. The Research What we know about seniors pedestrian collisions

12 1. Aging population 2. Decreased survival rate 3. Severity of injuries 4. Decreased quality of life 5. Increased health care cost 5 Main Areas of Concern Why seniors are susceptible

13 Gait (how fast you move) Mobility (how well you move) Agility (how quick you are to respond) Vision Hearing Normal Age-related Changes Contributing factors

14 Adapting to Environmental Changes Past and present

By following simple tips, you can avoid becoming injured in a pedestrian-vehicle collision By understanding the contributing factors, you can learn to influence the one in your control 15 Good News Pedestrian incidents are both predictable and preventable

16 Contributing Factors The pedestrian injury triangle Pedestrian EnvironmentDriver

1. Footwear - tread on shoes and boots 2. Wheelchair with flag and reflectors, walkers, canes 3. Maintenance 4. Visibility 5. Not carrying bags or heavy items 6. Cross at signaled intersection, crossovers or four-way stops Factors in your control As a pedestrian

18 Be clearly visible or easy to see Be visible to drivers and wear bright and reflective items Cross at intersections with traffic signals, marked crosswalks or stop signs Be Bright About It! Conspicuity is the key

19 Deadly Difference at Night Something to reflect on… With thanks to 3M

20 Turning Vehicles Non-Turning Vehicles Visual Screen Signal Faith Signal Timing Environmental Hazards Intersection Risks

21 Turning Vehicles Environmental Hazards Intersection Risks Left turning vehicles are more dangerous than right turning vehicles.

22 Non-Turning Vehicles Environmental Hazards Intersection Risks Visual Screen

23 Non-Turning Vehicles Environmental Hazards Intersection Risks Signal Faith / Tunnel Vision STOP

24 Signal Timing Environmental Hazards Intersection Risks Walking speed of healthy females age 70 is 1.1 sec/m. Walking speed of healthy males age 70 is 1.2 sec/m. Test yourself

25 Be aware of your walking speed and the allowed walking time Did you know that intersection timing is not standardized and varies from location to location? Stop - Look LEFT - RIGHT - LEFT before stepping off the curb Cross when all cars have come to a complete stop Make eye contact with the driver Draw attention to yourself – be visible Do not panic Tips to save your life Intersection Safety Tips

Listen for the audible pedestrian signals Watch for the countdown timer Tips to save your life Intersection Safety Tips Cont’d

27 Listen for engine noise Look for backup lights (white) Look for drivers in vehicles Do not assume that you have right of way Keep alert! Parking Lots and Driveways Safety Tips Watch for distracted drivers

28 Don’t talk on a cell phone or be otherwise distracted while crossing the street Be cautious and assume that drivers do not see you Use mobility, hearing or visual aids as recommended or required Concluding Tips To help you arrive alive

Plan your outings Wear proper and well-maintained footwear Cross at intersections with traffic signals, marked crosswalks or stop signs Be as light as possible. Avoid carrying things that can weigh you down or affect your balance while walking. Concluding Tips To keep you safe

30 Be bright about it Use your eyes before your feet Wait for the walking person to appear Cross the street as if your life depends on it Concluding Tips Keeping safe on the streets

31 Cross the street as if your life depends on it. It really does

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