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Teen to promote sidewalk safety after friend hit at Halifax crosswalk - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

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A 15-year-old boy was struck by a car while crossing on his bike Oct. 28 .

Leo MacNeil says he’s felt uneasy crossing at any crosswalk since the incident.

He says he would like to see more safety measures installed at the crosswalk, such as flashing lights or speed bumps.

A friend started a petition calling for change, which now has 300 signatures.

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