April 17, 2024 - (Toronto, ON) There have been three cycling-related fatalities this year, according to data from the city of Toronto, which already surpasses the totals for 2021, 2022 and 2023 reports Global News.
Last week, 59-year-old seasoned cyclist Vlad Zotov, a member of the Morning Glory cycling club, was fatally struck and killed while riding his bicycle on Bayview Avenue, close to a Don Valley Parkway off ramp. Friends and fellow cyclists honoured his memory on April 15 with a ghost ride and commemoration at the site of the crash.
According to the city, 115 kilometres of new bikeways were installed between 2018 and 2023 and 90 kilometres of existing bikeways were upgraded. While significant developments have been made on cycling infrastructure, advocates and longtime enthusiasts say a critical component is missing.
“One thing that would be great is educating drivers,” suggested cyclist David Walsh.
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