Bicyclists come to the Legislature

At noon today, a keen group of cyclists led by Molly McCracken (top photo) came to the Legislature to bring attention to the needs for a much better environment for cyclists in Manitoba. I agree.

The Cyclists are asking the provincial government to 1) make changes to the Highway Traffic Act to better meet the needs of cyclists, 2) offer incentives to encourage cycling and 3) develop a bicycle policy in the new Infrastructure Ministry. In my view, we also need a dedicated provincial fund for supporting the development of bake paths and bike ways in communities (and in some places between communities) around the province. Let's make Manitoba a bicycle friendly province!

I talked to a number of the cyclists. One told me she had already been hit by a car (twice) and that on a third occasion, she had hit a car. Enough is enough! It is time to make Manitoba a more bicycle friendly place.

If you have any questions for Molly McCracken regarding the Bike to the Future report please contact her via email biketothefuture@gmail.com