Road deaths in Hamilton Ontario: 2015 numbers compared to 2014 (source: Hamilton Spectator)

Total: 18 (19)

Drivers : 7 (11)

: 7 (11) Passengers : 2 (3)

: 2 (3) Pedestrians : 8 (5)

: 8 (5) Cyclists: 1 (0)

As the Spec reporter notes of the road fatalities, fully half of the deaths were people not in automobiles.

This blog has a cycling focus, but most of us at some point walk. That this most basic mode of human mobility is still dangerous due to traffic means we need some serious study. Wait, did I say study? I’m sorry, I mean action. There’s enough evidence out there to take action that would save lives. We just need to shake the cage to make it happen.

If you are a self-starter, here’s a link to city council and the mayor’s contact info. Use it, and share your action with us here in the comments!