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Safety Performance of Bicycle Infrastructure in Canada

The primary objective of the literature review is to understand the safety performance of bicycle infrastructure (including both bicycle facilities along roadways and bicycle intersection treatments) in terms of both actual safety and perceived safety. Specifically, the review attempts to understand: (1) best practices for measuring safety performance of bicycle facilities; (2) related data requirements…

Bicycle right turn safety – 200 site pooled study

MicroTraffic, together with leading cities and bicycle researchers in Canada and the US, are participating in FNI’s 200-site cross-sectional surrogate safety study of right turns at bicycle lanes that aims to provide quantitative clarification and optimization of design guidance for these conflict locations. If you are a traffic safety engineer or a cyclist, you know…

Don’t Give Up at the Intersection

Overview Better bike networks need safer intersections Since the publication of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide in 2011, cities across North America have expanded their protected bike lane mileage by more than 600%, opening the door for a dramatic increase in the number of people biking. However, amidst this growth, design strategies for intersections remain a crucial, underdeveloped…

Safe Cycling Infrastructure Videos

The following are a few videos from around North America, and beyond, that explain what separated bike lanes are, how they are implemented, and why they are important to the safer movement of people throughout busy city streets New York City – Why Floating Parking and Bike Buffer Zones Are Needed for Separated Lanes Ottawa,…

Winter Cycling Tips

How to get yourself ready to ride your bike this winter. Need a buddy for your first winter bike ride? We can help! Send us a email at hello@saskatooncycles.org #BYXE #saskatooncycles Support Saskatoon Cycles: https://saskatooncycles.org/donate/ Saskatoon Cycles website links Website: https://saskatooncycles.org Saskatoon Cycles social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saskatooncycles Instagram: https://instagram.com/saskatooncycles Twitter: https:/twitter.com/saskatooncycles

2022 Winter Cycling 101

2022 Winter Cycling workshop. How to get you and your bike ready to ride through the winter. Need a buddy for your first winter bike ride? We can help! Send us an email at hello@saskatooncycles.org Some items mentioned during the presentation: #BYXE

2021 Winter Cycling Workshop 101

2021 Winter Cycling workshop. Need a buddy for your first winter bike ride? We can help! Send us a email at hello@saskatooncycles.org #BYXE #wintercycling #saskatooncycles Support Saskatoon Cycles: https://saskatooncycles.org/donate/

Join the Ride For Your Life 2025 – June 15

This Sunday, June 15, on Father’s Day, the 2025 Ride for Your Life Saskatoon rally will gather concerned residents of Saskatoon. The event is a powerful call for change and remembrance, advocating for a safer Saskatoon for everyone. Please join us at the corner of Wiggins and College at 2pm to send a message of…

Join us as a valued Bike Valet volunteer!

The Bike Valet will be out in full force this weekend, offering three great opportunities to support cycling in Saskatoon! We will be providing the Bike Valet’s services at the following events: We welcome both returning and new volunteers! As a special thank you, all new volunteers will receive a Bike Valet t-shirt. Your support…