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The federal government is working with the provinces and territories to create a task force on safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians with a focus on heavy trucks.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Thursday that the task force will consider cameras, side guards and awareness programs as measures to prevent collisions and reduce injuries and deaths.
Transport Canada will complement the task force’s work by studying technologies to reduce collisions.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said he’s encouraged by the announcement, especially after he wrote Garneau last week to request research into truck side guards and other safety measures.
“I am pleased that Minister Garneau has heard our call and is committed to enhancing safety measures,” Watson said in a written statement. “I look forward to seeing the results of their discussions and the proposed study.
“While it is impossible to completely eliminate incidents, the City of Ottawa will strive to reduce their likelihood and severity.”
Watson wrote to Garneau after meeting with local cycling and safety advocates. Along with the letter, the city launched a safety review of the Laurier Avenue segregated bike lanes.
Cyclist Nusrat Jahan, 23, died Sept. 1 in a collision with a truck near Laurier Avenue and Lyon Street. The truck driver was charged with dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death.
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Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced Thursday that the task force will consider cameras, side guards and awareness programs as measures to prevent collisions and reduce injuries and deaths.
Transport Canada will complement the task force’s work by studying technologies to reduce collisions.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said he’s encouraged by the announcement, especially after he wrote Garneau last week to request research into truck side guards and other safety measures.
“I am pleased that Minister Garneau has heard our call and is committed to enhancing safety measures,” Watson said in a written statement. “I look forward to seeing the results of their discussions and the proposed study.
“While it is impossible to completely eliminate incidents, the City of Ottawa will strive to reduce their likelihood and severity.”
Watson wrote to Garneau after meeting with local cycling and safety advocates. Along with the letter, the city launched a safety review of the Laurier Avenue segregated bike lanes.
Cyclist Nusrat Jahan, 23, died Sept. 1 in a collision with a truck near Laurier Avenue and Lyon Street. The truck driver was charged with dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death.
jwilling@postmedia.com
twitter.com/JonathanWilling
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