I would like to see more…

I would like to see more definitive numbers in terms of funding $$ and kms of bike lanes in regard to the development of cycling infrastructure - particularly in terms of developing infrastructure within cities ... truly where most of us ride. I often cycle in Windsor, and though they have made some improvements, it, unfortunately, is a political issue. Creating pedestrian / cyclist friendly cities also impacts on traffic - fewer lanes for cars and/or impediments to speed on our city streets come with outrage from the driving public. End result, council, fearing loss of votes, chooses to support cars. The gov't of Ontario needs to mandate that cities reach firm targets for bike infrastructure in terms of the percent of road based budget and the amount of bike lanes. If they don't, municipalities will continue to back down from the political hot potato. And maybe, some sort of incentive based program for innovation in bike infrastructure could help promote new and innovative ideas.

Regarding making streets safer ... I applaud public education on cyclist rights ... my fear is that the education campaign will focus on cyclist responsibilities ... to me that is a stereotypical argument that the problem is not - excessive speed, aggressive driving, passing to close, impatience while waiting to pass a cyclist, not to mention downright threatening behaviour both verbally and physically ... oh, and lets not forget the epidemic of texting/distracted drivers that are readily observable from the seat of a bike! So please, do not turn that public education campaign into one of bike rider responsibilities just to appease the anti-bike factions. please please please!

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