Friends & Families for Safe Streets as we mark our one year anniversary with a vigil at Toronto City Hall. 54 people have lost their lives on Toronto roads so far this year. These vigils serve as a reminder to residents and city officials that there is an alarming need to make the streets of Toronto safer for everyone.
When: 6:00pm – 6:20pm, Tuesday October 24
Where: Peace Garden, Toronto City Hall (map)
Those who have been affected by traffic violence are invited to bring signs calling for safe streets and photographs of their loved ones. Together we will observe a moment of silence for the victims of traffic violence in this city. Open flame is not permitted so if you would like to bring candles, please bring LED candles only.
After the vigil, walk with us across the street for a wake/social with FFSS and friends:
When: 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Tuesday October 24
Where: Duke of Richmond, 20 Queen W (map)
Friends & Families for Safe Streets (FFSS) is working to end traffic violence in Toronto by changing laws, enforcement, street design, public attitudes and traffic culture to make our vibrant streets safer and more equitable for all road users, while supporting those who are survivors.
FFSS members are survivors of traffic collisions and friends and families whose loved ones have been killed or severely injured by careless drivers and dangerous conditions on Toronto’s streets. FFSS works with legislators, planners, police, transit authorities, active transportation advocates, public health professionals, and the travelling public to improve the design of our streets, the enforcement of safety laws, and the traffic culture that influences how we view serious injuries and fatalities.
Stand with Friends & Families for Safe Streets and help end the scourge of traffic violence on our roads.