It seems like these could be the headlines of any Toronto newspaper on any given day this summer. According to this article in the Toronto Star, there have already been more cyclist/pedestrian deaths this year in Toronto than in any other year in the past decade. And, there is a lot of cycling season left … Continued
Each year thousands of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario. Many never fully recover from their injuries and are left to deal with pain, limitations, medical and rehabilitation expenses and loss of income. Serious injury victims may have a right to compensation (damages) through the court system. Here are … Continued
According to a recent article in the Toronto Star, the intersection of Richmond and Bay Sts. is “absolutely terrifying” for cyclists. I could have told you the same thing. I cycle through that intersection every day on my way to work. Not only is it on my cycling route, but it is literally steps from … Continued
Recently, the Ontario’s highest court upheld a verdict against the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie for maintaining an unsafe bike trail. In this case, a cyclist was injured when her front wheel struck a post-hole (the post had previously been removed). There was no warning or signage to alert cyclists that a post … Continued
In part one of our series on improving cyclist/driver relations, we focus on how drivers can better share the road with cyclists In part two, we discuss how cyclists can better share the road with drivers. Read it here. Biking is growing in popularity, and as it does, conflict with drivers grows too. Unfortunately, in that … Continued