Tag archives: Bicycle

Tips to Remain Safe While Bicycling This Summer

#AskScottTottle Between the years of 1994 and 2012, a there were a total of 1,408 deaths due to bicycle accidents. This equates to about 74 deaths per year, which is a trend that is still true today. Approximately 57 percent of these deaths involved people under the age of 20. With such shocking statistics in mind, it is clear that individuals who regularly ride a bike for leisure or as a mode of transportation need to keep some safety tips in mind. In fact, by utilizing the safety tips here, bicycle riders can remain safe and avoid facing serious injuries. Always Wear ... Read more

Teaching Children About Bicycle Safety

#AskRobertGabor The number of adults and children using bicycles might surprise you. It is estimated that 12 million people across Canada who are at least 12 years of age said they rode a bicycle during the past year. What is not surprising is that 82 percent of children between 12 and 14 years of age said they rode bicycles during the previous year. The health benefits of the exercise a person gets from bicycling are well known, but an average of 74 people are killed each year in bicycle-related accidents. Teaching children about bicycle safety is essential. Rules for bicycle riders in ... Read more

Right of Way Rules for Designated Bike Lanes

#AskIsaacZisckind According to the most recently completed National Household Survey, almost 202,000 people said they used a bicycle to commute to work. Weather conditions and the distance individuals must travel to get to their jobs makes bicycle travel more popular within the downtown area of cities more popular than in outlining areas. The introduction of designated bicycle lanes as a way to improve safety on Toronto streets and roadways has created questions about the rules for riders and motorists particularly when it comes to yielding the right of way. Bikeway overview and the introduction of cycle tracks There are a number of different ... Read more