The Portage la Prairie Royal Canadian Mounted Police along with partners, the Portage School Division Board, Portage Community Revitalization Corporation and Central Regional Health Authority invite you to the launch of the Pace Car Program in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
The Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation was the recent winner of one of 10 grants from Safe kids Canada and their sponsor FedEx Express Canada to support the Pace Car program in local communities across Canada.
What: Pace Car Program Launch
When: Wednesday, October 20, 8 a.m.
Where: École Arthur Meighen School, 201 River Road, Portage la Prairie
Interviewees on-hand: Elicia Funk, Executive Director, Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation and Cst. James Huberts of the Portage la Prairie Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Pace Car program helps stop speeding on neighbourhood streets. It’s a simple concept, drivers in the community sign the Pace Car pledge which includes agreeing to drive within the posted speed limits on all roads, and then proudly display the official Pace Car emblems on their vehicles. By agreeing to drive within the speed limit, vehicles become “mobile speed bumps,” slowing the traffic behind them. Drivers also agree to be more aware of, and courteous, to other road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists. Many Pace Cars can effectively calm traffic throughout a neighbourhood. The more people who participate, the better it works!
Further details about the national Pace Car program can be found online.
Cst. Shannon NEFF
Portage la Prairie Media Relations
Tel: (204) 857-4445
