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Helmets save lives. Just ask seven-year-old Lakeview resident Connor Moogk. On May 30, Connor was riding his bicycle near Orchard St. and Lakeshore Blvd. when he was struck by a pick-up truck. Connor, who was wearing a helmet, didn’t suffer any head injuries. He was rushed to hospital and, after a brief stay, was pronounced healthy — [...] There was a recent accident in Mississauga with a truck backing into a young cyclist. Some parents are so worried for the safety of their child in traffic that they insist that they only ride on the sidewalk. This cycling practice is continued by some into adulthood. Children riding a bike on a sidewalk can be difficult for drivers to see. There are simple steps drivers (and cyclists) can take to avoid such accidents. [...] Mississauga News – October 21, 2008 08:52 AM – A teenage cyclist was taken to hospital this morning after he was struck by a car while riding near Bristol Rd. and Terry Fox Way. Peel Regional Police received a call around 8:25 a.m… The Star- There’s no quick fix for cyclists using sidewalks intended for pedestrians, but there are some good ideas in the cycling community on how to improve the situation… Mississauga News – August 13, 2008 12:14 AM – If Mississauga wants to curb cycling deaths, two of which have occured already this summer, both motorists and cyclists must be educated on bicycle safety, says Ben Gomberg, Chicago’s bicycle program co-ordinator… |
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