Road Safety Transfer Payment Program
The Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (RSTPP) was established to advance cohesive, national approaches to road safety by supporting initiatives that reduce road-related collisions, injuries, and fatalities. The program provides funding to other levels of government and non-governmental organizations to support road safety initiatives.
The RSTPP is divided into two components: Motor Carrier Safety and Road Safety Outreach.
The Motor Carrier Safety component plays a crucial role in overseeing the implementation and administration of the National Safety Code across Canada. This initiative was previously funded through the National Safety Code Contribution Program, which began in 1987.
With an annual funding of $4.44 million, this component allocates federal funding to each province and territory based on a costing formula that accounts for population size. Moreover, it contributes $60,000 annually to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) for the delivery of a standardized training and education for commercial motor vehicle drivers and inspectors nationwide. In fiscal year 2023-24, an additional investment of $10.2 million was allocated to the provinces and territories to support their ongoing activities (Budget 2023). While current agreements are set to expire by March 31, 2026, FY 2025-2030 draft agreements have been shared with recipients and are undergoing negotiations.
The Road Safety Outreach component, known as the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP), was first introduced in 2019. This component provides funding to initiatives that contribute to a safe and secure transportation system by supporting projects such as impaired driving, driver training, distracted driving, advanced driver assistance technologies, and connected autonomous vehicles. Since its launch in 2019, the program has supported 84 projects for approximately $28 million. In October 2024, 35 new projects were approved for a total of $14.6M in federal funding, making the total number of projects funded to 119 under the ERSTPP. Project completion is expected by March 31, 2026, with a few exceptions.
In 2007, the Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (RSTPP) was established to advance cohesive, national approaches to road safety by supporting initiatives that reduce road-related collisions, injuries, and fatalities. The program provides funding to other levels of government and non-governmental organizations to support road safety initiatives.
The RSTPP is divided into two components: Motor Carrier Safety (A-base) and the Road Safety Outreach (B-Base; rebranded Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program in 2019).
The Motor Carrier Safety component supports the implementation and administration of the National Safety Code across Canada. This initiative was previously funded through the National Safety Code Contribution Program, which began in 1987. With an annual funding of $4.44 million, this component provides federal funding to each province and territory based on a costing formula that accounts for population size. In addition, the component contributes $60,000 annually to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) for the delivery of national uniform training and education for commercial motor vehicle drivers and inspectors.
See Road Safety Transfer Payment Program.
|
Parameters |
Motor Carrier Safety Component |
Road Safety Outreach Component (ERSTPP) |
|---|---|---|
|
Call for proposals |
No application process. |
Competitive, merit-based program. Call 1 – 2019 Call 2 – 2020 Call 3 – 2021 Call 4 – 2023 |
|
Eligible Recipients |
Provinces, Territories and the CCMTA |
Not-for-profit and for-profit private sector road safety organizations, academia, Indigenous groups, road safety organizations, other organizations that take an active role in advancing road safety issues/perspectives of their members, the CCMTA, municipalities, provinces, territories, and provincial or territorial-owned entities |
|
Funding Type |
A-Base |
B-Base |
|
Budget |
$4.4M/year |
$30M through Budget 2019 $12M through Budget 2022 $36M through Budget 2023 (14.6M was invested) |
|
Total funding spent since inception |
$81.8M |
$33.4M |
|
Program End Date |
Ongoing |
When current projects end (likely 2025/26 or 2026/27). Renewal decisions will be made after program and project results are evaluated. |
*Not all funding was committed in projects, some funding was returned to the fiscal framework.
Annex A: List of NSC Funded Projects
|
Projects |
Current Funding Allocation /year
|
New Funding Allocation /year |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - British Columbia |
$483,204 |
$492,730 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Alberta |
$426,045 |
$442,135 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Saskatchewan |
$228,255 |
$227,615 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Manitoba |
$241,499 |
$241,983 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Ontario |
$1,123,233 |
$1,124,823 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Quebec |
$748,472 |
$732,664 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - New Brunswick |
$206,884 |
$203,156 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Nova Scotia |
$219,800 |
$216,436 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - PEI |
$160,617 |
$160,577 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Newfoundland and Labrador |
$188,964 |
$184,990 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Yukon |
$152,567 |
$152,757 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Northwest Territories |
$153,140 |
$152,815 |
|
National Safety Code - (NSC) - Nunavut |
$50,000* |
$50,000 |
|
Inspector Training and Certification Project - CCMTA |
$60,000 |
$60,000 |
|
Total |
$4,442,681 |
$4,442,681 |
*Agreement not signed from 2020-2025 cycle.
Annex B: List of ERSTPP Approved and Announced Projects
Call 1 (2019-2020) Approved Projects:
|
Province |
Recipient |
Project Title |
Project Description |
Project Cost |
TC Contribution |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
The Alcohol and Drug-Crash Problem in Canada 2016 Report |
The Alcohol and Drug Crash-Problem in Canada report is a nationally consistent tool that is used by road safety stakeholders, provinces, territories and federal governments in Canada to assess road safety achievements. The major activity of this project is the production of the 2016 report. |
$36,368.00 |
$27,276.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Benchmarking cannabis use by Canadian drivers (prior to legalization) |
Major activities of this project include the production of the Compilation of Jurisdictional Roadside Surveys Conducted Prior to Cannabis Legalization in Canada Report and the presentation of the results at the CCMTA Annual General Meeting in 2019. |
$27,273.00 |
$20,455.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Review and update of the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers: #6 Medical Standards for Drivers |
This project consists of the review and update of the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers #6: Medical Standards for Drivers, and includes: consultation on changes to the medical standards, ballot Process; editorial process; and public release of medical standard. |
$35,756.00 |
$26,817.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Revising CCMTA Technical Standard for Electronic Logging Devices |
CCMTA was tasked with developing and maintaining the Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Technical Standard in response to a federal mandate. Major activities of this project include the development and publication of FAQs, review and assess amendments to the ED Technical Standard arising from Transport Canada and industry feedback; and the approval, translation and publication of amended technical standard documents. |
$102,915.00 |
$77,186.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Minimum Entry-Level Training Standard for Commercial Motor Vehicle Truck Drivers (Class 1) |
CCMTA committed to develop a minimum entry level training standard for Class 1 drivers to support commercial motor vehicle safety in Canada. The development of a minimum pre-licensing standard will ensure a national approach to and encourage alignment of entry level training. |
$106,228.00 |
$79,671.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
CCMTA Transportation Data Workshop* |
To further explore current and future Canadian transportation data requirements, CCMTA planned to host a one day facilitated transportation data workshop that will bring together 50 CCMTA jurisdictional representatives. |
$115,256.00 |
$86,442.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Strengthening and Enhancing the National Safety Code (NSC) |
The project focused on identifying actions that will strengthen and enhance the National Safety Code (NSC) update process. The recommendations addressed the approach, update cycles, oversight, and management of specific standards/group of standards leading to a more holistic and consistent national framework. |
$33,989.00 |
$25,492.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Inter-provincial Record Exchange (IRE) Modernization |
The IRE is a tool used for the efficient exchange of driver license and vehicle data between Canadian jurisdictions. This supports the exchange of timely road safety information. Major activities of this project included the discovery phase – development of the project workplan, the proof of concept, and the development of the general approach to modernization; and the modernization phase – includes each of four IT SPRINTs, user testing, and the launch of the final project. |
$996,475.00 |
$747,356.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) |
Facilitation of North American commercial vehicle safety enforcement knowledge exchange, collaboration and alignment on enforcement policies and programs |
Canadian participation at Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) meetings facilitates commercial vehicle safety enforcement knowledge exchange, collaboration and alignment on enforcement policies and programs. Activities of this project included attendance at two CVSA meetings and participation in Region V International Roadcheck. |
$73,755.00 |
$55,316.00 |
|
AB |
Alberta Transportation, Government of Alberta |
Mobilizing Alberta Communities to Take Action on Traffic Safety |
AB’s Transportation’s Community Mobilization Program was focused on encouraging and enabling collective action around priority traffic safety issues. Activities of the project included; Outreach to communities, organizations, and traffic safety stakeholders across AB; a Digital communications strategy; Traffic safety grants to enable organizations to take action on impaired driving in AB; and an Inventory of physical educational items available to stakeholders to enhance their initiatives. |
$1,236,693.00 |
$927,520.00 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
Ontario Roadside Drug and Alcohol Survey (ORSS) |
MTO conducted a roadside survey to measure the prevalence of alcohol and drug use in Ontario drivers. The project addresses the priority area of impaired driving caused by drugs or alcohol. The project targets the general driving population and supports the ability to collect uniform, complete, timely road safety related information and data. |
$672,926.00 |
$504,694.50 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
An Assessment of the Prevalence, Nature, and Risk of Distracted Driving Among Large Truck Drivers in Canada: A Naturalistic Driving Study |
The prevalence of large truck driver distraction by electronic devices (EDs) in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada is poorly understood. The naturalistic driving study involved the installation of data acquisition systems, consisting of telematics and cameras, into large trucks operated by volunteer Ontario-based carrier companies. |
$2,996,998.00 |
$2,244,114.00 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
Ontario Truck Inspection Station Automation Project |
To improve the efficiency of the MTO truck inspection process, the ministry used pre-clearance and pre-screening technologies to focus enforcement more efficiently and effectively on commercial vehicles that pose a higher risk to road safety and allow safe and responsible carriers to keep moving along Ontario highways. |
$1,914,646.00 |
$1,435,984.50 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
Evaluation of Ontario's Truck Safety Oversight System (EOTSOS) |
The Evaluation of Ontario’s Truck Safety Oversight System (EOTSOS) was conducted to determine how to maximize the road safety impact of Ontario’s commercial motor vehicle oversight system, while maintaining or improving efficiency and reducing burden to industry. |
$215,070.80 |
$118,178.90 |
|
QC |
Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) |
Prevalence of Alcohol and Drug Use Among Quebec Drivers |
The SAAQ conducted a roadside survey study to obtain an estimate of the prevalence of driving after consuming alcohol or drugs. The collection of this data from drivers intercepted at randomly selected locations in the targeted municipalities provided a reliable and valid estimate of the overall prevalence of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. No surveys of this type have been conducted in QC since the legalization of cannabis. |
$271,000.00 |
$203,250.00 |
|
QC |
Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) |
Study of the impact of driver assistance devices in the vehicle: Survey of Quebec drivers* |
The SAAQ's Road Safety Research Department conducted exploratory research in order to better understand the impact of driving assistance technologies on the driving of a vehicle. This study included focus groups to gain a clear understanding of what drivers perceive these tools to be, how they use them and their perceived effectiveness. |
$39,780.00 |
$29,835.00 |
|
BC |
RoadSafetyBC, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Province of British Columbia |
Form Digitization Project |
RoadSafetyBC oversees several programs aimed at reducing drug and alcohol affected driving. The form digitization project aimed to improve the user experience for front-end and back-end users of RoadSafetyBC’s alcohol and drug affected driving Notices. The digitization of alcohol and drug related Notices will reduce cancellations and errors and improve the quality of evidence. |
$237,436.00 |
$178,077.00 |
|
BC |
RoadSafetyBC, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Province of British Columbia |
BC Road Safety Revitalization Project |
Through the BC Road Safety Strategy Revitalization Project, RoadSafety BC addressed current and emerging road safety issues across British Columbia, with a wide-ranging and varied delivery locations, in alignment with Vision Zero targets and the Canada 2025 Road Safety Strategy. |
$1,550,000.00 |
$612,000.00 |
|
NL |
Service Newfoundland |
Insurance Validation Project |
The Motor Registration Division (MRD) of Service NL did not have a reliable method to verify whether insurance information presented by customers is valid. The Insurance Validation Project developed and implemented a technology solution that would validate the status of insurance coverage for passenger vehicles in NL. |
$143,850.00 |
$65,000.00 |
|
SK |
Saskatchewan Government Insurance |
Identification and Diagnosis of Property-Damage Intersection Hotspots in Saskatchewan's Major Urban Centres |
Identified property-damage intersection hotspots to improve road safety standards of SK’s major urban centres. Their identification allowed for the investigation of common road and traffic features that increase the number of property-damage-only crashes, and improve road safety and road safety information. |
$25,000.00 |
$18,750.00 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Public Insurance |
Never Drink and Drive Campaign |
The Never Drink and Drive campaign was a public awareness campaign which aimed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities in Manitoba from impaired driving. The campaign included online and print ads, online video series, televised commercials, a radio spot and billboards. |
$499,869.68 |
$374,720.57 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Public Insurance |
Put Down your Phone Campaign |
The Put Down Your Phone Campaign was a public awareness campaign which aimed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities in Manitoba from distracted driving. The campaign included online and print ads, online video series, televised commercials, a radio spot and billboards. |
$331,659.57 |
$248,624.98 |
|
|
|
TOTALS |
|
$11,662,944.00 |
$8,106,760.45 |
Call 2 (2020 to 2021) Approved Projects:
|
Province |
Recipient |
Project Title |
Project Description |
Project Cost |
TC Contribution |
|
BC |
Road Safety BC |
B.C. Drug- and Alcohol-Affected Driving Form Digitization |
The project consisted of developing form digitization of drug and alcohol affected driving notices served at roadside by police. |
$1,199,117.00 |
$899,337.75 |
|
AB |
Alberta Transportation |
Smart Roadside Inspection System Expansion: Supporting Advancement to Level VIII Inspections |
The project’s activities included developing two Vehicle Inspection Stations (VIS) to be able to complete level VIII inspections by deploying multiple sensors, cameras and business-rule screening. Provided Smart Roadside Inspection System (SRIS) functions to assist Alberta highway patrol to identify high-risk commercial vehicles. |
$1,200,000.00 |
$900,000.00 |
|
AB |
Alberta Transportation |
Phase 1 - The Development of Mandatory Entry Level Training Virtual Reality Simulator for Class 1 Novice Commercial Drivers to Improve Road Safety |
The project involved the initial steps of the overall MELT project, specifically Phase 1. This included the project planning and preparation of the MELT driving program, as well as the licensing and certification standards. The focus of this phase was to further refine and deeper understanding of the MELT requirements relevant to the Alpha Prototype of the virtual simulator. |
$1,908,916.00 |
$908,799.00 |
|
SK |
Saskatchewan Government Insurance |
Entry Level Training for Drivers of Class 1 Vehicles - Online Training program |
The project examined if online training is a viable alternative to mandatory in-class training for Class 1 vehicle driver training in Saskatchewan. |
$557,500.00 |
$418,125.00 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Public Insurance |
“Your Phone Can Wait” Distracted Driving Project |
The project was a public awareness campaign using two video spots (one for TV, the other for Theatres/online). The overall goal was to reduce the acceptance of, and the use of cell phone while driving. |
$369,228.54 |
$276,921.41 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
Wi-Fi at Truck Inspection Facilities to Support Electronic Logging Devices Implementation |
The project consisted of the installation of cellular modem technology to supply Wi-Fi connectivity at Ontario Truck inspection facilities. This permitted drivers to use Electronic Logging Devices at such stations. |
$52,050.00 |
$39,037.50 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
Social Cost of Collisions in Canada |
The project completed a review of all costing models in order to determine the most accurate and reliable cost of human consequences due to collisions in Ontario. |
$200,000.00 |
$150,000.00 |
|
ON |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
Evaluation of electric Kick-Style Scooter (e-scooter) Safety in Canada |
Project activities included an evaluation of the road safety of e-scooters in Canada using two cities in Ontario. |
$132,000.00 |
$99,000.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Revising CCMTA Technical Standard for Electronic Logging Devices |
The Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Technical Standard was published on April 11, 2019. The project amended this ELD Technical Standard. |
$188,727.00 |
$141,545.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Update the 2018 Canadian Jurisdictional Guidelines for the safe testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles |
The project aimed to update and amend the Canadian Jurisdictional Guidelines for the safe testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles that were created in 2018. |
$45,207.00 |
$33,905.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Supporting Jurisdictional Enforcement of the Federal Electronic Logging Device Mandate |
The project objective was to create a draft Electronic Logging Device (ELD) enforcement guidance document. This assisted jurisdictions enforcement training for the federal ELD mandate. |
$79,861.00 |
$59,896.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
The Alcohol and Drug Crash-Problem in Canada 2017 Report |
The deliverable for this project was the production of the Alcohol and Drug-Crash problems in Canada 2017 Report. |
$68,938.00 |
$51,704.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Amendments to National Safety Code 16 (entry level training standard for class 1 commercial motor vehicles). Amendments to include digital-alternative learning and development of a guidance document. |
The project aimed to make amendments to the National Safety Code 16 (entry level training standard for class 1 commercial motor vehicles). Amendments included digital-alternative learning and development of a guidance document. |
$44,511.00 |
$33,383.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Update and Integrate Evidence to National Safety Code for Motor Carriers – NSC 6: Medical Standards for Drivers |
The project conducted a review and integration of seven medical chapters into the Medical Standards for Drivers (National Safety Code 6). |
$42,286.00 |
$31,714.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Amendments to National Safety Code Standard 9 – Hours of Service |
The project objective was to amend the National Safety Code Standard 9 of the Federal Commercial Vehicle Driving Hours of Service Regulations related to electronic logging devices. |
$50,316.00 |
$37,737.00 |
|
AB |
University of Alberta |
A Safety Risk Assessment of Infrastructure Readiness for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Deployment* |
The project activies included the development of a simulation platform to assess the safety risk of existing road infrastructure for Connected and Autonomous (CAVs) technologies. The tool uses Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanners to detect locations with substandard design conditions for CAVs. |
$280,000.00 |
$210,000.00 |
|
SK |
University of Saskatchewan |
Development of simulation-based training modules for New Drivers in Saskatchewan |
The project aimed to examine if training on a simulator can improve new driver performance as they complete the Class 5 driver training program. |
$402,859.00 |
$293,264.00 |
|
ON |
Carleton University |
Development of a Smart-device Wireless System for Traffic Safety Analysis |
The project objective was to develop a prototype for conducting traffic safety analysis of pedestrians using wireless sensors by making use of smart devices mounted on road users. |
$140,000.00 |
$105,000.00 |
|
ON |
Carleton University |
Effectiveness and Feasibility of Safety Improvement Initiatives in the City of Ottawa |
The project consisted of an assessment of the impacts of five safety treatments that aim to reduce motorists' risky behaviors. Treatments examined include speed cameras, red-light cameras, electronic speed boards, centerline road signs, and roundabout intersections. |
$233,588.00 |
$156,188.00 |
|
ON |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
Impact of COVID-19 on Road Safety: A Population-based Survey of Canadian Drivers |
The project activities included conducting a survey for Canadian drivers about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on road user behaviours. |
$160,809.21 |
$119,996.71 |
|
ON |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
An evaluation of the effectiveness of remedial interventions for impaired drivers provided using videoconferencing technologies |
The project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using videoconferencing technology for remedial and educational interventions for impaired drivers. |
$414,062.16 |
$309,062.16 |
|
ON |
McMaster University |
A Comprehensive Framework for Enhancing the Safety and Mitigating the Risky Behaviours of Pedestrians of All Ages and Abilities |
The study aimed to explore the safe and effective use of technology to collect and analyze vulnerable road users, particularly pedestrians. It explored the automated detection of pedestrians at four locations in Hamilton, ON. |
$231,610.00 |
$173,710.00 |
|
ON |
Innovations in Business Solutions Inc. |
Raising Awareness and Knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies Amongst Motor Vehicle Drivers through Virtual Reality (VR) Technology. |
The project objective was to make users aware of advanced driver assistance technologies in newer vehicles. A virtual reality simulator was used to expose drivers to the use and limitations of such technologies. |
$1,014,200.00 |
$760,650.00 |
|
MB |
MJG Technologies Ltd. |
ESA (Extended Stop Arm) for Canadian School Buses* |
Pilot project for the operation and approval certification of the Extended Stop Arm (ESA) on Canadian School buses. Uses a 2-3 metre extended stop sign to prevent vehicles from illegally passing a stopped bus. |
$234,450.00 |
$165,248.00 |
|
ON |
Safe Roads Engineering |
Guardrail Crash Testing Study |
The project crash tested six common guardrail systems against recently updated crash test performance criteria in Canada. |
$140,325.04 |
$91,749.60 |
|
ON |
Transoft Solutions ITS |
Enhancing Vulnerable Road User Safety Through a Proactive Decision-Making Tool: When AI Meets Vision Zero Cities |
The project included the creation of a decision-based tool to help Zero Vision Zero Canadian cities identify safety concerns for vulnerable road uses. |
$296,450.00 |
$220,450.00 |
|
ON |
True North Safety Group Incorporated |
Use of Conflict Analysis to Assess Turning Conflicts with Vulnerable Road Users at Signalized Intersections |
The project involved the use of a video analytics tool to conduct an evaluation of the safety effectiveness of Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) and cross rides. |
$197,500.00 |
$147,500.00 |
|
BC |
British Columbia Automobile Association |
Enhancing Road Safety through the Design, Testing and Integration of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: BCAA Low Speed Autonomous Shuttle Pilot and Research Program at UBC* |
The project activities included the testing of a low speed, electric autonomous vehicle shuttle on the University of British Columbia Campus. |
$1,301,941.00 |
$695,130.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Automobile Association |
Unplug and Drive: a distracted driving social media campaign |
The project aimed to develop a national awareness campaign aimed at youth to educate them on the dangers of using a phone while driving. |
$125,000.00 |
$93,750.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Automobile Association |
Road safety: Sharing the road |
The project was a public awareness campaign aimed at educating users on how to safely share the road with cyclists. |
$400,000.00 |
$300,000.00 |
|
ON |
Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals |
Creating a knowledge exchange and training hub for road safety in Canada |
Project activities involved the creation of a knowledge exchange hub for road safety through the use of website portal, webinars and virtual newsletter. |
$98,000.00 |
$48,000.00 |
|
QC |
Fédération motocycliste du Québec |
Motorcycle road safety awareness campaign |
Public awareness campaign aimed at new drivers to promote motorcycle user safety. |
$287,500.00 |
$215,625.00 |
|
QC |
Fondation québécoise d'éducation en sécurité routière |
Road safety awareness campaign for learner drivers and novice drivers aged 16 to 24 |
Road safety awareness campaign for novice (16 to 24 years old) and learner drivers that was delivered at driving schools. |
$730,000.00 |
$547,500.00 |
|
ON |
Ontario Traffic Council |
Ontario Vision Zero Guide |
The project objective was the development of a Ontario Vision Zero Guide document. |
$174,000.00 |
$130,500.00 |
|
ON |
Parachute Leaders in Injury Prevention |
ATV Rollovers and Crush Protection Devices - Public Awareness to Policy |
The project aimed to address the issue of ATV-related injuries and fatalities by improving awareness of safe practices and Crush Protection Devices (CPDs). |
$361,190.00 |
$270,850.00 |
|
National |
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education Inc. |
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education - Canada (PAVE Canada) |
The project was a one-year campaign to establish a Canadian entity (PAVE Canada) to research level of knowledge and understanding of automated vehicles and related technologies in Canada. Developed a media outreach program to raise awareness of such technologies. |
$500,000.00 |
$369,000.00 |
|
ON |
Teens Learn to Drive Inc. |
Vision Zero Youth Network |
The project aimed to create and maintain a peer-to-peer network of high school road safety ambassadors across Canada. Ambassadors created a public awareness campaign aimed at high school students to make safe choices when they drive, ride or walk. |
$301,831.00 |
$226,373.00 |
|
ON |
University Health Network |
Prospective Analysis of Concussion and Persisting Concussion Symptoms in Patients injured from 2000-2020 Caused by Motor Vehicle Collisions with Respect to Vehicle Safety Systems |
The project consisted of an analysis of the mechanisms by which vulnerable populations of occupants develop concussions due to motor vehicle collisions. Analysis involved 200 motor vehicle crashes that occurred between 2000 to 2020 in Canada. |
$100,000.00 |
$75,000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTALS |
|
$14,263,972.95 |
$9,805,651.13 |
Call 3 (2021 to 2022) Approved Projects:
|
Province |
Recipient |
Project Title |
Project Description |
Project Cost |
TC Contribution |
|
AB |
Alberta Transportation |
Development of the Mandatory Entry Level Training Virtual Reality Simulator for Class 1 Novice Commercial Drivers to Improve Road Safety** |
The project supported the construction of a commercial virtual reality simulator to replace in-cab & in-yard mandatory training for commercial drivers. The results help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to commercial vehicle safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$5,351,155.00 |
$1,771,803.00 |
|
BC |
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure |
Robson Inspection Station: Commercial Vehicle Safety Technology Enhancement & Innovation |
The pilot enhanced an Inspection Station with innovative technology to enable virtual operation capabilities. This significantly increased the automated monitoring of the safety compliance and characteristics of commercial vehicles. The results helped inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$2,361,250.00 |
$1,770,937.50 |
|
ON |
Canada Safety Council |
Identifying Speed Trends on Major Canadian Highways |
The project leveraged de-identified, aggregate telecommunications mobility data as a novel source of data to establish a baseline for driving behaviour on highways that have a reputation for high speeds or high fatalities. The results of this analysis were published in a report and highlighted the highest problem areas, with recommendations on actions to reduce these problems, where appropriate. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial/municipal).
|
$151,030.00 |
$102,362.50 |
|
National |
Canadian Automobile Association |
Road Safety: Combatting Distracted Driving |
The project educated Canadians about the dangers of being distracted by technology while driving. |
$400,000.00 |
$300,000.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
The Alcohol and Drug-Crash Problem in Canada 2018 and 2019 Reports |
The project produced the 2018 and 2019 Alcohol and Drug-Crash Problem in Canada Reports. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial).
|
$143,389.00 |
$107,542.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Inter-provincial Record Exchange (IRE) Modernization Stage 2: Application Programming Interface (API) Development and Functionality Assessment for Canadian Jurisdictions |
The project established an Application Programming Interface that enabled Canadian jurisdictions to access and connect to key driver licensing and vehicle registration data on the recently completed platform. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial).
|
$322,865.00. |
$242,149.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Revisions to CCMTA Technical Standard for Electronic Logging Devices |
The project updated the ELD Technical Standard published in October, 2020 to address required amendments and road safety stakeholder feedback. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to commercial vehicle safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$181,658.00 |
$136,243.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
National Public Opinion Poll on Road Safety |
The project prepared a national public opinion poll of Canadian drivers concerning their knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and self-reported behaviour on several road safety issues. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$146,174.00 |
$109,630.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
Strengthening the National Safety Code |
The project prepared a final report on strengthening the National Safety Code, a set of standards used by all Canadian jurisdictions to enhance the safety of truck and bus carriers. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to commercial vehicle safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$138,000.00 |
$103,500.00 |
|
ON |
Carleton University |
Semi-Autonomous Vehicles: Engaging |
The project developed a method to objectively quantify the effect of SAVs on driver engagement and performance. Safety sensors and focused behavioural measures were used to support the collection and dissemination of timely and quality national road safety data. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/ territorial/ municipal). |
$637,893.00 |
$413,591.75 |
|
ON |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
Dose Dependent Effects of Cannabis on Simulated Driving in Adults Over 65 Years of Age |
The project objective was to determine the dose-dependent effects of smoke cannabis in people aged 65 plus through the use of simulated driving. The project looked at subjective experience, cognitive outcomes and blood levels of THC (the psychoactive component of cannabis). This work helped support the development of public education strategies in consultation with community advisors with lived experience. Further, the results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial).
|
$632,777.50 |
$473,277.90 |
|
MB |
Fireseeds North Infrastructure |
Development of national cyclist safety design guidelines for right-turn conflicts: |
The project used innovative video analytics technology to gather data on near-misses between right-turning vehicles and cyclists at 200 bike lane sites in Canada and the U.S. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial/municipal). |
$564,800.00 |
$341,100.00 |
|
ON |
Invest Ottawa |
Smart Safe Intersections that Protect Users |
The project assessed smart mobility solutions to increase the safety of Vulnerable Road Users (i.e. pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists) at highly active intersections. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$1,625,735.00 |
$998,501.00 |
|
ON |
Ladies with Drive Inc |
Impact of Simulation Technology on Truck Driver Training and Woman Participation in the Labour Force |
The project assessed the impact of using truck driving simulator as an aid to traditional truck driving lessons through a pilot-project. In addition, the project investigated if the use of the simulator creates favourable conditions for women to join the trucking industry. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to commercial vehicle safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/ territorial). |
$2,840,500.00 |
$1,443,880.04 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Infrastructure |
Mobility Data and Data Innovation for Enhanced Road Safety** |
The project used de-identified, aggregate, telecommunications mobility data, in conjunction with other sources of traffic information and collision data, to support the Manitoba government to build novel traffic volumes and patterns models. The results will help inform road safety assessment initiatives and key road safety priorities in Manitoba, with the potential to replicate the approach in other jurisdictions. |
$206,050.00 |
$147,250.00 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Public Insurance |
Observation Study on the Use of Seatbelts and Handheld Electronic Devices Across Manitoba |
The project assessed the use of hand-operated electronic devices (HOEDs) and driver and passenger failure to use seatbelts in selected communities. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations in Manitoba, with the potential to influence approaches in other jurisdictions. |
$95,000.00 |
$71,250.00 |
|
MB |
MicroTraffic Inc |
Intersection Live Object List Open Standards for CAV and Safety Application: Radar-Video Sensor Fusion |
The project assessed how emerging technologies and connected/autonomous vehicles sensors can help improve safety. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/ territorial).
|
$165,996.00 |
$124,497.00 |
|
ON |
Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving |
Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving |
The project educated young and novice drivers on the seriousness of impaired driving and empower them to make lasting changes with peers. The ultimate goal was to reduce incidences of impaired driving among this high-risk age group. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$85,000.00 |
$63,750.00 |
|
ON |
Ottawa Safety Council |
Roadsmarts 4 Kids |
The project created a modern, interactive, bilingual, and curriculum-based, virtual road safety education program for elementary school students (JK-Grade 6) that focuses on cycling, pedestrian and booster seat/passenger safety. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$199,324.07 |
$135,052.70 |
|
ON |
Parachute Leaders in Injury Prevention |
Change for Good: Collective Action for Road Safety |
The project developed a public awareness campaign, including research and testing the most effective cues in order to successfully motivate Canadians to embrace Vision Zero strategies. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial).
|
$1,200,000.00 |
$550,000.00 |
|
ON |
Parachute Leaders in Injury Prevention |
For Young Drivers, By Young Drivers: Understanding How to Impact Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours in Young Drivers |
The project accelerated research and strategic activities by Canadian youth to help create new innovative approaches that are informed by, and with the help of, the next generation of Canadian drivers. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial).
|
$638,000.00 |
$478,000.00 |
|
AB |
Safer Roads Canada |
Safer Together; Every Driver Counts, Building Safety Awareness Among Novice Class 1 and 5 Drivers and the General Public |
The project created a driver safety awareness campaign for novice Class 1 and 5 drivers, as well as the general public. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$200,000.00 |
$150,000.00 |
|
ON |
Stinson ITS Inc |
Multi-Source Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Portal |
The project developed a common platform for storing, analyzing and benchmarking traffic data collected through different traffic devices, both agnostic and proprietary, to enable multisource data-driven traffic analysis and benchmarking. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$150,370.00 |
$112,290.00 |
|
BC |
University of British Columbia |
Monitoring Impaired Driving in Canada |
The project monitored impaired driving (alcohol and drugs) in Canada by reporting toxicology results from injured drivers treated in 16 participating Canadian trauma centres as part of a multi-phase project to assess impaired driving in Canada. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$2,275,200.00 |
$1,416,770.00 |
|
ON |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
Improving the Safety and Movement of the Blind when Interacting with Emerging Vehicles In Urban Environments** |
The project identified and quantified the effectiveness of technological, policy or educational interventions to improve pedestrian road safety in situations that may promote unsafe pedestrian/ autonomous vehicle or pedestrian/ electric bike interactions. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/territorial). |
$200,000.00 |
$150,000.00 |
|
ON |
University of Toronto |
Understanding and Improving Canadian Drivers’ Knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems |
The project supported appropriate trust in, and reliance on, ADAS by improving drivers’ understanding of these systems. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$141,650.00 |
$106,150.00 |
|
ON |
University of Waterloo |
Improving Road Safety Network Screening in Canadian Municipalities |
The project aimed to examine the complete road network and identify those sites, road segments and intersections that are most hazardous and/or which require the greatest safety improvements. The results will create nationally-consistent tools to address road safety challenges and help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/ provincial/ territorial/municipal). |
$288,034.00 |
$208,204.00 |
|
ON |
Western University |
Patterns and Changes in Risk of Motor Vehicle Collision Outcomes During Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond |
The project investigated trends in the collision risk posed by younger, novice, and older drivers relative to non‐novice middle‐aged drivers, while considering if this relative riskiness has changed during the pandemic. The results will help inform policies, programs and regulations with respect to road safety across all jurisdictions (federal/provincial/territorial). |
$205,911.93 |
$81,546.93 |
|
QC |
Fondation québécoise d'éducation en sécurité routière |
Safety Awareness Campaign for Beginner and Novice Motorcyclists |
The project supported a road safety awareness campaign for novice motorcycle drivers to be delivered at driving schools throughout Québec. The results will help inform education programs in Quebec, with the potential to replicate the approach in other jurisdictions. |
$595,000.00 |
$440,000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTALS |
|
$22,142,762.50 |
$12,549,278.32 |
Call 4 (2023 to 2026) Funded Projects:
|
Province |
Recipient |
Project Title |
Project Description |
Project Cost |
TC Contribution |
|
National |
Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. |
Update and Implementation of Winter Road Condition Guidance |
The project will update the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)'s Winter Road Condition Terminology User Guide to align with industry best practices and provide the travelling public with information on road conditions that is reported more consistently across Canada. The collaborations between industry and stakeholders will facilitate the implementation of updates and changes in the User Guide into operating 511 traveler information systems; as well as follow-on coordination between road authorities at various levels. |
$154,278.00 |
$109,650.00 |
|
National |
University of British Columbia |
Monitoring Impaired Driving in Canada |
The project will build upon a previous ERSTPP-funded project by UBC to continue the analysis of anonymized impaired driving data collected from injured drivers at 18 hospital centres across Canada. The scope will be expanded to also investigate the role of intoxication in vulnerable road users involved in collisions, as this area is significantly under researched. This analysis will inform the development of knowledge products at the national, provincial, and regional level to be disseminated to the general public and key stakeholders. |
$1,866,255.00 |
$1,385,130.00 |
|
National |
University of Waterloo |
Enhancing Driving Automation Safety in Canada: A Traffic Data-Driven Approach for Advanced Driver Assistance System and Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Test Scenarios |
The project aims to improve scenario-based testing for ADAS & CAV by creating a comprehensive test scenario catalog, developing a Canadian road-user behavior dataset, enhancing accelerated testing methods, and creating open-source simulation testing tools. Industry partners including Ford Motor Company, NuPort Robotics, Miovision and Geomate will be evaluating the methods and tools developed from the project to ensure real-world applicability. |
$371,847.00 |
$238,577.00 |
|
National |
SMATS Traffic Solutions |
Guidance for Posted Speed Limit Reductions in Support of Vision Zero |
The project will study the impacts on safety benefits of recent posted speed limit reductions on municipal roads and to provide guidance to cities undertaking this measure since speeding is a major cause of fatalities and injuries and setting the right speed limit can significantly reduce the number of collisions and fatalities. |
$416,394.00 |
$312,296.00 |
|
National |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
Impaired Driving Offenders in a Remedial Program: A Qualitative Study of Women and Men’s Experiences |
This project will conduct a qualitative one-on-one interview study with men and women who have participated in Back on Track (BOT), Ontario’s remedial measures program for impaired driving offenders. Results of this study will inform decisions about implementing alternative options for remedial program participation in Ontario and other provinces, and what additional research may be needed to identify the most appropriate procedures for implementing and offering these options. |
$501,401.40 |
$360,449.12 |
|
ON |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
Impaired Driving Offenders in a Remedial Program: Analyzing Gender Differences and their Significance for Road Safety |
The project will examine differences between men and women who have participated in Back on Track (BOT), Ontario’s remedial measures program for impaired driving offenders, and consider how that information may contribute to improved means to reduce high-risk driving. |
$411,510.05 |
$303,757.25 |
|
National |
CIMA Canada Inc. |
Connected Vehicle Data in Road Safety |
The project prioritizes the creation of tools and programs to tackle the primary causes of collisions in Canada, leveraging technologies like CV data to bolster road safety initiatives. This project aims to pinpoint areas exhibiting notable instances of speed noncompliance, enabling targeted enforcement efforts. The overarching goal is to enhance road safety for all users, with special emphasis on VRU whose incidents may not be fully reflected in collision data. |
$419,340.00 |
$249,505.00 |
|
ON |
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada |
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada’s Marketing Campaign Targeted to Men Ages 18-34 - National Campaign Across Canada |
A National survey previoulsy conducted by MADD Canada validated that young men ages 18-34 are most likely to drive impaired by alcohol and or drugs, primarily because they don't feel impaired. This project is intended to reduce incidents of impaired driving by creating a bilingual television public service announcement that will air nationally across Canada directly targeted to men ages 18-34. |
$180,298.21 |
$134,923.66 |
|
ON |
University of Waterloo |
Improving Road Safety in Canadian Municipalities |
The project aims to deliver the following 3 deliverables; a set of educational modules for young drivers that addresses the leading causes of collisions, an analytical software tool that enables municipalities to evaluate vulnerable road user risk at intersections, and the quantification of the expected impact from human driven vehicles and connected autonomous vehicles interacting on public roads. The young driver modules will be piloted to high school students in the Niagara region to determine the overall effectiveness, while the analytical software tool will be shared nationally for other communities to benefit from. The quantification of human-driven and connected autonomous vehicles will also be reported in technical publications to inform future policy considerations. |
$342,718.00 |
$235,138.00 |
|
National |
York University |
Enhancing Road Safety and Equity Through Strategic Deployment of Mobile Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras |
The project aims to develop robust road safety policies and operational tactics and tools, with a primary focus on automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, in areas such as school zones and community safety zones in Canadian municipalities. This initiative will engage industry partners via targeted education and comprehensive outreach communication. |
$704,464.00 |
$528,348.00 |
|
National |
Carleton University |
Connecting Drivers with Advanced Driver Assistance System to Optimize Safety in SAE Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles (The CONNECT Project) |
The project will consist of research to deliver scientific findings and recommendations about how drivers training with a wide spectrum of Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomy features can prepare and optimize future human-vehicle interactions. The “Connect project” includes the full cycle of development, implementation, and evaluation of an experimental ADAS training protocol completed by vulnerable road users. |
$1,055,002.75 |
$748,402.75 |
|
BC |
City of Kelowna |
Safe Mobility Action Plan |
The proposed project aims at developing an action plan that will strategically inform where to invest in road safety improvements to reduce fatalities and injuries on City of Kelowna roads. It will analyze collision trends and contributing factors over the past five years of available data to inform an action plan to reduce the number of fatal, serious injury and minor injury collisions on City roadways. |
$183,575.00 |
$137,680.00 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Public Insurance |
Manitoba Speed Display Sign Program |
By purchasing and distributing up to 55 speed display sign across Manitoba for interested partners at locations where speed is an issue, this project aims to encourage compliance with the posted speed limit by making motorist aware of their actual speed. Obtained data will be used to study the impact of speed display signs on reducing speed in Manitoba and to identify and analyze speeding patterns and trends across the province. Analysis results will be shared with program participants and stakeholders. |
$305,305.00 |
$228,978.75 |
|
National |
University of Toronto |
A Foundation for Next-Generation Driver Distraction Detection and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems |
The project aims to conduct four human-subject experiments (in laboratories at the University of Toronto), all of which will complement each other by investigating driver attention, behaviour, and distraction interventions both fundamentally and in an applied setting. The data will be used to develop driver distraction/ inattention detection algorithms that will be used in the second simulator study to trigger and test ADAS interventions for distracted/inattentive drivers. |
$685,400.00 |
$510,400.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Automobile Association |
Combatting Cannabis Impaired Driving |
The project consists of conducting and publishing research by the director of the driving Research & simulation Laborator of the University of Saskatchewan, to assess the influence of cannabis edibles, and therefore enhance the development of safe road practice initiatives. Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) National and its eight Clubs have strong relationships with the media and will be sharing the results with key provincial and with National media. |
$550,630.55 |
$415,630.00 |
|
BC |
RoadSafetyBC |
British Columbia Road Safety Strategy 2030: A Collaborative Approach to Action |
The project will bring together a wide array of organizations and road users to expand and improve on the British Columbia road safety strategy that is due for renewal by the end of 2025. Activities will include revising the existing framework from 2021, researching emerging trends related to the leading causes of collisions, automated vehicles and advanced driver assistance technologies, consulting with project partners, and the implementation of a monitoring framework. The release of a new BC Road Safety Strategy has been set for January 2026 with a robust communication plan to engage the public. |
$567,120.00 |
$335,322.00 |
|
MB |
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure |
Prolaser 4 Lidar Speed Timing (formerly known as Lasercam Lidar Speed Timing Devices) |
The project will enable the Manitoba Transportation and Infrastrucure procure "Prolaser 4 Lidar" speed timing devices and train enforcement officers with the new technology and related systems. The improved capacity for speed enforcement will enable the enforcement of legislation across the Province and will support commercial vehicle road safety. |
$227,957.49 |
$77,218.12 |
|
National |
Parachute Leaders in Injury Prevention |
Exploring the Safe System Approach and Vision Zero in Action: Municipal |
The project aims to plan & implement walkshops in 3 municipalities across Canada as well as create a national standardized manual with digital components to support other municipalities in developing their own walkshops. The walkshops focus on the Safe System Approach and Vision Zero framework to educate participants on vulnerable road user risk and evidence-based interventions to address the leading causes of collisions. The manual will be shared with a diverse network for other organizations to also benefit from. |
$213,715.00 |
$160,285.00 |
|
National |
Invest Ottawa |
Enhancing Road Safety Using Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, In-Cabin Sensing Technologies, and Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications to Deliver Real-Time Actional Safety Messages |
The project aims to test and demonstrate how in-cabin sensors, advanced driver-assist systems based on machine vision, and connected automated vehicle technologies based on deep learning-based perception systems can be leveraged to generate timely and actionable safety messages. Technology would assess driver behaviour to then proactively alert nearby vehicles to exercise greater caution and alertness to potentially unsafe driving behaviour in their vicinity. |
$2,849,173.87 |
$1,697,206.87 |
|
National |
McMaster University |
The Future is Here but Are We Ready? A Framework for Assessing and Enhancing Road Safety in the Autonomous Vehicle Era |
The project aims to develop a solid understanding of road safety in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) era, explore the opportunities available for safety researchers through AV data, and provide recommendations regarding AV data reporting in Canada. AV's equipped with advanced sensors and cutting-edge computing tools will be able to perceive their environment, predict and react to other road user actions and has the potential to significantly alleviate most traffic-related risks by utilizing near-instantaneous reaction times and improved spatial awareness. |
$333,630.00 |
$237,444.00 |
|
National |
City of Lethbridge |
Communications, Outreach and Data Collection to address the Leading Causes of Road Collisions and Fatalities and Enhance Road Safety for Vulnerable Road Users |
The project aims to decrease fatalities, injuries, collisions, and social costs related to motor vehicle collisions by developing a successful communications and outreach strategy that is highly replicable for municipalities across the country. The communications and outreach strategy project includes three major activities including the development of a transportation safety communication framework and transportation culture shift framework as well as the implementation of a school travel planning program to increase the overall contribution to the national collection and public dissemination of timely and quality road safety data. |
$688,000.00 |
$516,000.00 |
|
QC |
True North Safety Group Inc. |
Configuration and Development of an Application Aimed at Improving Road Safety Analyses in Quebec |
This project aims to value existing data by centralizing it within a single database while developing a modern tool to more effectively guide initiatives related to cities' road safety. Results of this project will be communicated to industry main stakeholders participating to the Transport Quebec and Canada Association Congress and by publishing articles within Transport Associations specialized magazines highlighting this new tool as well as the comparative assessment of municipal safety performance. |
$300,000.00 |
$225,000.00 |
|
National |
Traffic Injury Research Foundation |
Preventative and Proactive National Safe Roads Challenge Program to Improve Drivers and Target Safety Interventions |
The project aims to change driver behaviour to decrease the frequency and severity of vehicle crashes through a mobile application that monitors driver behaviour and incentivizes safe driving through rewards and competitions. In addition, the project will review the correlation between the app driver risk data with crashes and other measure of safety to ultimately develop a statistical model that will predict crashes based on these data points. |
$959,656.87 |
$719,742.65 |
|
National |
MANAC Inc. |
Training, Testing, and Enhancement of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Technologies for Articulated Heavy Vehicles with Driver-Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator |
The project will focus on enhancing advanced driver assistance technology tailored specifically for articulated heavy vehicles, with the goal of mitigating driver error related collisions. Activities will include using a Driver-Hardware-In-The-Loop simulator to effectively integrate and test the developed technology, which will then be used to train drivers on the proper use of the advanced driver assistance technology. Project results will be used to formulate regulation recommendations for use of this technology in articulated heavy vehicles in Canada. |
$1,037,600.00 |
$494,000.00 |
|
QC |
Fédération motocycliste du Québec Inc. |
Motorcycle fun, in all sobrieties! |
This project is an awareness campaign aiming to educate and inform the motorcycling community related to impaired driving and measuring the social acceptability of reducing the blood alcohol level permitted for driving a motorcycle. This project also includes an information campaign for community activities and web platform. |
$602,257.00 |
$451,692.75 |
|
National |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
Experience Surveys of Novice Drivers, Senior Drivers, and New Canadians |
The project aims to conduct a series of surveys and focus groups of three at-risk driver populations as they navigate different stages of the driver licensing process. The objective is to provide provincial licensing authorities with insights on how to better support drivers at high-risk stages of their driving lifecycle to ultimately reduce risk and improve mobility. |
$160,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
|
National |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
Detection of Driving Impairment ‘The Morning After’ Last Cannabis Use in Frequent Smokers of Cannabis |
The project includes four primary research involving the examination of the potential role of residual levels of THC and CBD in blood and THC in oral fluid the morning after last cannabis use. Measures of THC and CBD will be associated with driving outcomes. This study will provide important insights into the sensitivity of current on-road detection of impairment after cannabis, in view of the fact that residual levels of THC may be relatively low, despite impaired driving. |
$635,593.00 |
$476,694.75 |
|
National |
Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
Novel Distracted Driving Resources to Address Habitual Cellphone Use. |
The project will produce a suite of resources that serve as a toolkit for organizations and individuals to conduct distracted driving workshops, education seminars, or self-guided study using the most up-to-date evidence on behaviourial drivers of habitual cell phone use and distracted driving. The final product will be an online, publicly accessible collection of well-designed education materials, exercises, and workshop instructions to empower individuals and institutions to deliver effective intervention programs for distracted driving prevention. |
$167,400.00 |
$125,400.00 |
|
BC |
City of Vancouver |
Vancouver’s Vision Zero Action Plan Update |
The project will update Vancouver's Vision Zero Action Plan for the next 5 years (2026-2030) by evaluating past efforts, updating road safety data to identify trends in the leading causes of collisions, pinpointing high-risk intersections to prioritize interventions, soliciting stakeholder feedback and establishing a monitoring framework to ensure long-term success. |
$550,000.00 |
$410,000.00 |
|
QC |
Destrier |
Technology and Electric Micromobility “Vehicle to Everything” to Prevent Accident Risks |
The project aims to promote and increase VRU's security on road network with the introduction of an innovative technology for intelligent and safer CV. This technology aims to create a connected device for micromobility electric vehicles in order to to make safer roads decrease accident risk. |
$420,000.00 |
$300,000.00 |
|
QC |
The Corporation of the City of Markham |
Development of a Comprehensive Road Safety Plan |
The project is to develop a comprehensive road safety plan to reduce the collision frequency and severity, particularly among VRU. The development of a RSP will incorporate Safe Systems principles and use a data-driven approach to develop a set of recommended safety measures and 5-year capital program to be implemented City-wide. |
$351,289.00 |
$263,466.75 |
|
National |
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators |
National Road Safety Data Roadmap Report |
The proposed project will include the development of a road safety data roadmap that will contribute to a national understanding of road safety in Canada and identify existing opportunities, barriers and challenges. The ultimate outcome will contribute to improve road safety in Canada. |
$215,511.00 |
$161,633.00 |
|
National |
Canadian Association for Road Safety Professionals |
Technology and Road Safety Canadian Association for Road Safety Professionals Conference 2025 |
The project aims to host the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals 2025 conference in Quebec, which will be offered in a fully bilingual format for the first time. There will be 80-90 presentations prioritizing the leading causes of collisions, connected and automated vehicles, and advanced driver assistance technologies. The overall goal to enhance shared knowledge and collaboration on road safety issues will be measured through post-event surveys that will be summarized within the final report. |
$266,450.00 |
$151,450.00 |
|
YK |
The City of Whitehorse |
2024 – 2025 City of Whitehorse Road Safety Initiatives |
The project will impact road safety by minimizing conflicts, reducing speed, addressing ages, abilities, income, equity and inclusion, engagement, sustainability, data collection equipment. The project will focus on data collection that includes vehicle volumes and speeds, as well as public community surveys to establish the level of perceived safety. These comparisons will enable the City to establish the effectiveness of traffic calming and speed reduction implementations toward meeting their Vision Zero targets. |
$409,000.00 |
$306,750.00 |
|
National |
Kanata North Business Association |
Smart Mobility Solution: Testing and Deployment of a Medium-Speed Autonomous Shuttle in Canada’s Largest Tech Park |
The project will test and deploy a medium-speed zero-emission autonomous shuttle within a Canadian technical park. Objectives include the enhancement of transportation options within the technical park and to inform future policy and regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles in Canada. |
$2,292,316.00 |
$1,427,337.00 |
|
|
|
TOTALS |
|
$21,039,631.36 |
$14,555,507.42 |
*Approved projects that were cancelled before funding was transferred.
**Approved projects that were cancelled but received partial funding.