Funding will purchase a number of high visibility vests and rechargeable LED safety lights to give to community members. Six movable “children at play” signs will also be purchased to slow drivers down. The signs will be placed outside playgrounds and preschools where they will have the most impact.

Visibility of pedestrians is particularly challenging during the long, dark winter months in northern communities, which makes them vulnerable to heavy and fast-moving vehicles. A key objective for the XaaydaGa Dlaang Society - Skidegate Health Centre is to enable and increase opportunities for community members to feel safe while out exercising, and increase safety of children playing outdoors. To support the goal of keeping community members safe, Vision Zero funding will purchase a number of high visibility vests and rechargeable LED safety lights to distribute to community members. Six movable “children at play” signs will be purchased to reduce driver speed. The signs will be placed outside playgrounds and preschools where they will have the most impact.

“The safety of our community is one of our highest concerns. Although, we cannot control how fast others drive or remain safe in their use of the roads; we can empower individuals to create awareness by improving their own visibility when outside, going for a walk, and enjoying our beautiful outdoors with confidence and safety.”

- Lauren Brown, Health Director – XaaydaGa Dlaang Society – Skidegate Health Centre

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