Municipal Enforcement

M.E. and YOU: Vision Zero

Did you know Fort Saskatchewan is a proud member of the Vision Zero Network. Vision Zero is the long term goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Vision Zero is a long-term strategy, that means changes to infrastructure and traffic safety culture will take time. The Safe Systems Model is an evidence-based approach that allows us to check, guide and improve traffic safety by considering how all parts of the transportation system interact.

We will eliminate serious injury using the Safe...

M.E. and YOU: Crosswalks

If you need to cross a street, the best place to cross is at a marked crosswalk.

Marked crosswalks are placed in areas with better visibility and have signs to indicate to drivers that pedestrians cross the road at this location. If a marked crosswalk isn’t available, cross at a street corner – it’s safer than crossing in the middle of a block. Pedestrians should always stop, look both ways and make eye contact with drivers before entering a crosswalk. Drivers should always proceed cautiously when...

M.E. and YOU: Keep Pets Safe in the Heat

With the hot temperature outside, please remember to consider the health of our four legged friends.

Our pets are unable to sweat and lower their body temperatures like people can. Dogs and cats only cool off through panting and through the pads of their paws.  Although your pets make great company while running errands, it is safer for them to stay home. The internal temperature of a parked vehicle can climb to dangerous levels in a short amount of time and can cause heat stroke in a little...

M.E. and YOU: Construction Zones

It’s road work season with construction zones on City streets and highways. It also means more people are travelling on our roads. Unfortunately, each year in Alberta, workers and motorists are killed or injured in construction zones.

Here are some tips to improve safety while driving in construction zones:

• Use caution and slow down in construction zones whether you see people working on or near the road, or not
• Be patient, expect delays and allow extra time for your trip
• Obey all flag persons,...

M.E. and YOU: School's Almost Out!

We’re reminding everyone to watch out for children playing outside.

Here are some safe driving tips:

• Focus on driving, and avoid distractions that can reduce your driving performance and your awareness
• Reduce your speed when driving anywhere where children may be playing
• Park at least 5 meters from a crosswalk or an intersection. This will allow pedestrians and drivers to see each other when pedestrians are crossing the street

Parents please remind your children to cross the street at a crosswalk....