The Canadian Automobile Association has kicked off its 18th Annual Worst Roads Campaign today.
It provides Ontarians a platform to make our roads safer by helping different levels of government understand what roadway improvements are important to citizens and where they need to be made.
CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) officially launched the campaign this morning.
“We know that through CAA’s research, almost three quarters (72 per cent) of Ontarians are venting about the state of our roads to either their spouses, friends or co-workers and not always to local government officials,” says Teresa Di Felice, AVP government and community relations, CAA SCO. “As we kick off another year of the CAA Worst Roads campaign, we are calling on all Ontarians to vote for their Worst Roads today and join the community of drivers, cyclists, transit riders and pedestrians committed to improving Ontario’s roads.”
CAA’s research also shows that more than 80 per cent of Ontarians say poor road conditions such as cracks in pavement (89 per cent) and potholes (82 per cent) are still the most common issues in their neighbourhoods.
The damage to a vehicle caused by a pothole can range from $300, with some fixes topping $6,000 depending on the make and model of the car.
In 2021, Victoria Road in Prince Edward County topped the list.
Nominations for CAA’s Worst Roads can be cast at caaworstroads.com until April 19.
Voting for the CAA Worst Roads campaign is now open.
Ontarians can vote on issues ranging from congestion, potholes, poor road signs and the timing of traffic lights to pedestrian and cycling safety.#ONWorstRoads https://t.co/S66WftlzVY pic.twitter.com/uI5zAE2r3b
— CAASCO News (@CAASCO_News) March 22, 2022
Watch the 18th annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign https://t.co/EfYbRbkgwk
— CAA South Central ON (@CAASCO) March 22, 2022
Tired of swerving around potholes? Worried about your safety as a cyclist or pedestrian? Coming up today at 9:00 am – the launch of the 18th annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign! Watch it live here on twitter – or at https://t.co/bykC16SmsT.#ONWorstRoads pic.twitter.com/5QhjvTknc0
— CAA South Central ON (@CAASCO) March 22, 2022