The death of Natasha Fox while cycling puts Saskatoon\u0027s sometimes feverish debate about protected bikes lanes in tragic perspective.
Nearly a decade ago, city hall was planning a bikeway or cycling corridor for Wiggins to try to make cycling safer and more attractive.
Those concerns seem petty in the wake of Fox’s death, which puts the bike lanes debate in Saskatoon in stark perspective.Article contentthe collision, including the “mechanical fitness” of the cement truck involved, but no charges are expected against the driver. However, as cycling advocates have pointed out, many people in Saskatoon avoid biking on city streets because they feel it’s too dangerous.Article content
Certainly Fox’s death will deter some from cycling. But it might also spark greater efforts to make our streets safer. And it could make those eager to criticize bike lanes give a little more thought to their opposition.Article content
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