RCC to Coroner - Change behaviour through education and awareness program

Post date: Nov 30, 2011 10:12:39 PM

On November 30, 2011 the RCC sent its submission to the Ontario Coroner for consideration in his investigation into cycling fatalities.

Summary of recommendations,

• Create a strong messaging component for all road users, to modify their behavior

and attitudes while on the road.

• Develop shared road use education components in the provincial driver’s

handbook, testing and education programs.

• Implement shared road use education in bicycle skills training programs delivered

widespread and in a variety of forms to all ages of people.

• Target enforcement of the law in situations that most compromise cycling safety.

This means ticketing both motor vehicle operators, and cyclists acting

irresponsibly.

• Engineer roadway rehabilitation to enhance shared road use, and implement

infrastructure changes where evidence is clear that a benefit will be realized.

• Use innovative approaches to mold a more co-operative, considerate, integrated

and respectful roadway environment for the province of the future.

The full submission can be found in the Reference Material folder