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Larger Vehicles Threaten Alberta Pedestrians | Calgary News
Pedestrian safety advocates in Alberta are sounding the alarm as larger vehicles—now nearly half of all registered cars—are linked to a record surge in pedestrian deaths and injuries. C.R.A.S.H., a coalition pushing for change, sent a letter urging the province to investigate how bigger SUVs and trucks, with their heavy weight, high blunt fronts, and dangerous blind spots, are endangering vulnerable groups like women, children, and seniors. With 15 pedestrians killed in Calgary last year and more expected this year, the group calls for data-driven solutions: limiting front-end vehicle sizes…
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