The Calgary Pathway and Bikeway Plan identified the need to "raise awareness and encourage the use of the pathways and bikeways and provide information about safety etiquette and the rules of operation of these facilities" (Recommendation 3). This site highlights some of the important areas of safe bicycle use in support of this need.
Did you know?
- Wearing a helmet can prevent up to 85 percent of serious head injuries.
- The majority of bicycle injuries occur in the neighbourhood less than five blocks from home.