BC Motor Vehicle Act needs major overhaul to protect cyclists
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English - October 26, 2017 02:58 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNews Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Cycling is the fastest-growing mode of transportation in Metro Vancouver but even so, only 2% of trips take place on a bike. The biggest deterrent for many would-be cyclists is fear for their safety on the roads. A group of lawyers and cycling advocates say one way to make it safer is to reform the Motor Vehicle Act. David Hay is a bike lawyer and Chair of the Road Safety Law Reform Group.