Take a second for safe cycling
Cyclists may ride on the road, trail or bike lane. Children and families biking together may use the sidewalk or crosswalk. Whether you drive or ride, learn how to keep our roads safe for cyclists.
Cyclists may ride on the road, trail or bike lane. Children and families biking together may use the sidewalk or crosswalk. Whether you drive or ride, learn how to keep our roads safe for cyclists.
74% of cycling collisions happen at intersections
58% of those collisions occur in the crosswalk
Before you enter the intersection,
do the Extra Sec Check.
Take an extra second to check the traffic signals
Look over your left shoulder and ahead for turning vehicles
Give everyone a safe journey - including you!
Ready to take charge?
Become a safe cycling ambassador
I pledge to do the Extra Sec Check and give everyone a safe journey. We all share @RegionWaterloo roads. Let’s get there safely together. #SafeRoadsWR
Help make our crosswalks and roads safer for cyclists.
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