Edmonton could take the first step towards setting a safe passing distance between cars and bicycles on city streets this coming week. "We really want to create a safe space for everybody and let the cars know as well what is the right distance for them to be safe," Henderson said. (CBC News) A report put together by city administration said that the bylaw change would allow an opportunity for a behaviour and cultural shift. The distance bylaw is already in effect in Calgary where drivers can be charged $203 for failing to leave the proper distance when passing a cyclist. Stephen Raitz, who is the chair of Paths for People, supports the bylaw change and calls the minimum distance rules common sense.

Source: CBC News June 06, 2021 10:52 UTC