Ontario is looking for public input on how to encourage and improve cycling safety across the province.

A draft cycling strategy has been released for public feedback until Jan. 29, 2013. It outlines potential improvements to cycling infrastructure, public education and legislation, including:

• Creating a provincial cycling network to connect destinations and establish recreational cycling and tourism routes.
• Supporting municipalities in the development of local cycling networks, including making cycling infrastructure eligible for funding under the Municipal Infrastructure Strategy.
• Running public education campaigns with cycling safety partners such as Share the Road, the Canadian Automobile Association and EnviroCentre.
• Updating the Driver’s Handbook to include better guidelines for cycling and sharing the road with other vehicles.
• Providing cycling safety and bike maintenance information with any new bike sold.
• Consulting with the public, cycling groups and municipalities on possible amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to support cycling.

To review and comment: http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTE3OTMx&statusId=MTc2NTA4&language=en