1V7528 Parking in the Bike Lane

Being a veteran doesn't exempt you from traffic laws

BKTK 468 Careless Driving Causes Near Collision

The male driver of this white Chevrolet van, BKTK 468, who appeared to be in his late twenties, with dark hair, nearly ran into me today. At the time he was wearing a black leather jacket.

The incident took place at 1:45 PM on Connaught Ave. between Severn Ave. and Hanlon Ave. where there are two intersections in close proximity.

I was travelling south through the first intersection as the van approached a stop sign, I continued straight and he made a right turn behind me. Immediately I signaled my intention to make a left turn. As I began my turn I heard the engine of the van rev-up behind me and then saw the van trying to overtake me.

I was forced to swerve in order to avoid being hit by the van.

Cycling on the Sidewalk and in a Crosswalk

Back from the depths of Google Street View, I bring you a sidewalk cyclist! Cycling on sidewalks and crosswalks is more dangerous^[1] than cycling in the road. Not to mention that sidewalk cycling can land you some pretty decent fines.

Click on the two images below to go to Google Maps.

Riding on the Sidewalk - $40^[2]

Observe the classic conflict between the sidewalk cyclist and impatient motorist.

Riding in a Crosswalk - $85^[3]

Street View imagery is copyright of Google, and is used for educational purposes.
[1] http://www.bike.cornell.edu/pdfs/Sidewalk_biking_FAQ.pdf
[2] http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/06/05/mixed-message-on-sidewalk-cycling
[3] http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/cycling-guide/section5.0.shtml