Did you know that in Metro Vancouver, all road users -- drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians -- pay for the roads through property taxes? That means we all have the right to use our streets, and we all have a responsibility to share the roads, too.
The VACC works to create better infrastructure for cyclists. That infrastructure will benefit pedestrians and drivers, too: dedicated spaces for bikes means less confusion for, and conflict with, everyone who uses the roads.
Until Metro Vancouver has a network of separated bike lanes, here are some excellent tips on how to share the road for both cyclists and drivers, courtesy of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. |