However, that's not the case when it comes to a specific alteration made to the timing of lights at intersections in the City of Vancouver that can significantly improve pedestrian safety, according to retired Vancouver city planner Sandy James. "We need to implement this everywhere," said James, who is now the managing director of Walk Metro Vancouver. Sandy James, managing director of Walk Metro Vancouver, says the city needs to install more LPIs at intersections to protect pedestrians. Statistics paint clear pictureIn Vancouver, the statistics for pedestrian safety at intersections paint a clear picture. "In the City of Vancouver, we've had, at times, almost one pedestrian a month dying," she said.

Source: CBC News April 11, 2019 12:00 UTC