Monday, March 15, 2010

Winnipeg - Fewer stop signs for cyclists eyed

City traffic managers don't want to let cyclists roll through intersections, but are willing to remove some stop signs from busy bike routes.

In a report to city council's protection and community services committee, transportation manager Luis Escobar says Winnipeg should not pursue the "Idaho stop law," a traffic practice that would allow cyclists to coast through stop signs if no motor vehicles, pedestrians or other cyclists are present.

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