How to stay safe and avoid cycling accidents

Cycling has become one of the fastest-growing modes of transportation in Toronto, according to the city’s website.

The City of Toronto has pledged to grow, expand and enhance the cycling network and provide a safe and dedicated space for cyclists. However, while a bicycle provides a fun way to get around, cycling can also be dangerous. According to Statistics Canada, 890 cyclists died in Canada between 2006 and 2017, an average of 74 deaths per year. Collisions with a vehicle resulted in 73 per cent of those fatalities. It is also estimated that 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured each year and as many as 70,000 others are treated in hospital emergency rooms for cycling-related injuries. For more, click here.