Join Philadelphia’s ‘World Day of Remembrance’ Demonstration on Nov. 17

Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia and advocates for safer streets will gather on the North Apron of City Hall on November 17th to participate in the international World Day of Remembrance for victims of traffic violence.

Scheduled to take place from 2pm-4pm, the event will include Philadelphia officials and community leaders. RSVP Here.

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year – to remember the many millions killed and injured on the world’s roads, together with their families, friends and many others who are also affected. It is also a day on which we thank the emergency services and reflect on the tremendous burden and cost of this daily continuing disaster to families, communities, and countries, and on ways to halt it.

Road deaths and injuries are sudden, violent, traumatic events. Their impact is long-lasting, often permanent. Each year, millions of newly injured and bereaved people from every corner of the world are added to the countless millions who already suffer. The cumulative toll is truly tremendous.

This special Remembrance Day is intended to respond to the great need of road crash victims for public recognition of their loss and suffering. It has also become an important tool for governments and those who work to prevent crashes or respond to the aftermath since it offers the opportunity to demonstrate the enormous scale and impact of road deaths and injuries and the urgent need for action.

When: November 17, 2019 Where: City Hall, North Apron (1400 John F Kennedy Blvd)

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Confirmed Speakers: Mayor Jim Kenney, Councilman Mark Squilla, Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, State Sen. Larry Farnese

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