Dangers of being a pedestrian or cyclist
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] As our cities become more populated, there are more and more people taking to the streets as cyclists and pedestrians. While there are many benefits to this, such as reducing traffic congestion and promoting healthy lifestyles, it also comes with its own set of risks. In this blog, we will explore some of the dangers of being a cyclist and pedestrian and offer some tips for staying safe on the roads. Firstly, let's look at the risks that cyclists face. One of the most significant risks is the lack of protection afforded to ...
Cyclists Collisions in Canada, Statistics and Tips on how to be a safer rider
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Cycling has become one of the most common methods of transport whether its commuting to work, getting exercise, competing, or most commonly enjoying a nice bike ride. In Canada, the number of people commuting using bicycles has nearly doubled over the past 20 years. The shift in transport occurred due to the average commuting times in some of Canada’s largest cities, causing a 10% decrease of people nationwide commuting by car. Cities including Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are seeing for the first time a decrease in car commuters in over 20 years. In ...
Man came to police after fatal bicycle accident
August 14, Milton The man (25 y.o.) came with confession after hitting a cyclist in Toronto. The 32-year-old victim of the incident got fatal injuries and died. As per the investigation report, a motor vehicle hit the male who was cycling in Milton. The victim's name has not been released as of yet. The driver suspected to be at fault, identified as Joel Van Beek, came to police on Wednesday, August 13. Now he is facing charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.