Still, 140 dead cyclists annually, sounds abit high in 1 state.Quote:
Originally Posted by katluvr
I don't know what the cyclists' injury and fatality rate here would be. But it probably wouldn't be too hard to find this on public statistical sources.
There is a research project right now being headed up by the local university where the medical researcher/epidemiologist and team members are trying to pinpoint more accurately the actual nature of injuries/fatalities of cyclists. This is to improve more accurate reporting right at the hospital emergency services depts. across the local hospitals in our area.
If one understands and maps out longer routes for cycling within our region, then one can feel abit "safer" since Vancouver area has alot more road bridges with heavy road traffic than other major Canadian cities.
Since I lived and cycled in Toronto, both in the congested downtown area daily and out in the suburbs, Vancouver is a tad easier. I have to disagree that just because a big city has a ton of car traffic, it doesn't mean it's more dangerous. In fact, I find it easier, because the cars often have to move slower due to congestion.
The biggest concerns out in the suburbs in certain areas of Vancouver and Toronto is much higher speed of cars, when combined with large peak volumes and....many MORE wide transport trucks on certain roads.
