Painted Cycling Lane Safety: Theory Versus Reality

Painted Cycling Lane Safety: Theory Versus Reality

Observations of cyclist interactions with motor vehicle traffic are crucial to understanding possible safety problems and selecting practical solutions. In this example a westbound cyclist is shown in a painted cycling lane and we observe the scenario unfolding in a...
Recent Collisions: No New Surprises, No Real Changes

Recent Collisions: No New Surprises, No Real Changes

This partial rollover of a tractor-trailer on Hwy 401 near Toronto continues to demonstrate that almost all median barriers in Ontario are insufficient for interaction with tall, heavy vehicles. The same list of safety problems continue to make the news head-lines in...
Failures To Focus 0n Vehicle Fires

Failures To Focus 0n Vehicle Fires

Vehicle fires are dangerous even when occupants are fortunate to escape without injury. This is an important point that is often overlooked. In a June 29, 2024 Twitter (X) post by Grenville OPP a photo of a burned out vehicle was shown along with the following...
School Bus Collision in BC Re-Ignites Seat-belt Issue

School Bus Collision in BC Re-Ignites Seat-belt Issue

The importance of keeping children as safe as possible while being transported on school buses requires that all involved make an effort to understand the challenges while not allowing opportunities to make improvements fall into the dustbins of apathy. The Premier of...