A coalition of 60 pedestrian and cycling safety advocacy groups is calling for government regulation and auto industry changes after data showed the dangers caused by large trucks and SUVs towards pedestrians.
A coalition of advocates says larger vehicles pose threat to pedestrians, cyclists, smaller cars. In a new report, they recommend 11 ways governments can make them safer for everyone on the road.
The number of SUVs and light trucks sold in Canada has ballooned from about half of all new vehicle sales 15 years ago to more than eight in 10 sales today