Kamloops RCMP and firefighters are teaming up to raise awareness after multiple incidents in the city involving pedestrians being hit by vehicles in the last few weeks.

RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the campaign- which also involves Speed Watch volunteers and city bylaw officers – is aimed at getting people to be more careful and plan ahead when on the roads, especially when its dark outside.

“Most motor vehicle incidents that happen with pedestrians happen between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and at this time of year specifically because it’s the time when it’s just getting dusk, and also the time when most pedestrians are out on the street going home from work or from school,” Shelkie said.

Recent incidents include one fatality, one hit-and-run with a teen, and another incident that sent an 18-year-old woman to the hospital.

She says RCMP are urging people to wear light coloured clothing or carry a reflective vest, while drivers are being urged to watch for pedestrians, especially at intersections.

“And so we just wanted to send that message out there to both drivers and pedestrians that the responsibilities lies with both people to make sure that they are safe,” she added.

Police are also urging pedestrians to cross at crosswalks only.

The four agencies were set up outside the Tournament Capital Centre today, Dec. 10, speaking to pedestrians, and tracked vehicle speeds between the TCC and Hillside Stadium.

Shelkie says similar future events are planned for other parts of the city, especially in areas where pedestrians and vehicles are in close proximity.