Michael Stewart 
Community Relations Specialist | CAA Club Group
Thornhill, ON, CANADA
Michael oversees CAA South Central Ontario's cycling and pedestrian safety outreach efforts.
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Biography
A road safety and communications professional, Michael’s experience comes from working within the charitable and corporate sector. As a seasoned campaign developer, Michael can deliver complex messages in a clear and concise manner on issues relating to the safety of all road users.
As a member of the Government & Community Relations team at CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), Michael serves as the subject matter expert on policies and programs relating to vulnerable road users and oversees CAA SCO’s cycling and pedestrian safety outreach efforts. More specifically, this includes raising awareness on how to prevent ‘dooring’ incidents and how cities can adapt to provide more space for those walking or cycling.
Prior to his role at CAA SCO, Michael served as Program Director to a provincial impaired driving charity and was responsible for operations, campaigns, as well as public and government outreach.
Michael brings his dedication and passion for road safety to various projects and partnerships across the province.
Industry Expertise (2)
Safety
Government Relations
Areas of Expertise (5)
Vulnerable Road Users
Cycling Safety
Community Relations
Road Safety
Pedestrian Safety
Education (2)
University of Ottawa: B.A., Communication Studies
Dalhousie University: B.A., English, Political Science and Popular Culture Studies
Media Appearances (1)
CAA asking drivers and cyclists to be safe as cyclists return to the road
Durham Radio News online
2021-05-20
As the warm, summer-like weather continues, CAA is reminding drivers and cyclists to share the road and stay safe. “With more cyclists re-emerging onto the roads, it is important to be vigilant and mindful of other road users,” said CAA Spokesperson Michael Stewart.
