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ARTICLE · 03 JUNE 2022

Are Cyclists Safe In Toronto? Common Causes Of Cycling Collisions

McLeish Orlando LLP
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To no surprise, there is a significant number of cyclists that do not feel safe travelling in Toronto. This belief is shared by Henry Gold, a biking enthusiast, who claims that "Toronto is the most perilous city in the world to be a cyclist."

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Patrick Brown
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To no surprise, there is a significant number of cyclists that do not feel safe travelling in Toronto. This belief is shared by Henry Gold, a biking enthusiast, who claims that "Toronto is the most perilous city in the world to be a cyclist." In 2021, approximately 58 people died on Toronto's streets and 183 more were seriously injured. In total, the Canadian Automobile Association and Statistics Canada suggest that around 7500 cyclists are seriously injured every year and that most of these occur during rush hour. With all these discouraging points, there is still an array of encouraging factors that contribute to why people continue to cycle such as to improve fitness, reduce air pollution, and engage in a fun activities. According to the City of Toronto Cycling Study (2019), "the percentage of reported cyclists in the City of Toronto continues to increase over the past 20 years, with seven in ten Toronto residents (70%) who reported cycling compared

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