Pedestrian Safety

Fact:

• Every week in Canada, an average of 80 child pedestrians are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. At least one of them will die and 10 will have major injuries. In other words, each year more than 4,000 children are hit by motor vehicles while playing outdoors or walking to school, to friends, to sports activities or to a neighbourhood shop. (Safe Kids Canada)

There’s A Monkey On My Street, is a story about a girl named Hannah, her brother Jack and Little Monkey, who spend a day together learning about safe walking, biking, rollerblading and skateboarding. This storybook teaches safety to children but also provides tips for parents. Join in with your child to read the story, spot the dangers and learn the safety steps.

   There's A Monkey On My Street

   Il Y A Un Singe Dans Ma Rue

Learning about safety rules and wearing the right protective gear while biking, rollerblading and skateboarding is extra fun when you join in the songs of Muskoka-born performer Mary Lambert. Listen and sing in English or in French. Go ahead, do actions or dance along as well!

Songs:

• Knees and Head, Wrists and Elbows
• Monkey See and Monkey Do
• Coudes, Poignets, Genoux et Tête
• Petit Singe Imite Tout

Walking is an easy and enjoyable form of physical activity. It’s fun and it will help you to feel great and improve your health. For more information on the health benefits of walking, click I Can Walk. To look for pedestrian safety features in your neighbourhood, take a Walkability Checklist with you the next time that you go for a walk.

For Parent Tips on Pedestrian Safety, click Pedestrian Safety Tips for Parents.

Biking is also a great activity enjoyed by all. It’s important to wear the gear to ensure that you ride safely. For Bicycle Safety tips click Safe Kids Canada - Ride Safe and for more information on Helmet Safety click Helmet Safety.