Re: Montreal - Bike paths reduce injuries

On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM, James Blair <jblair-XzQKRVe1yT0V+D8aMU/[email protected]> wrote:

>
>   Demetri wrote
>
>  More reliable I say is the definite study done in Madison, WI, where
>> bicycle-auto accidents were tabulated before and after bike lanes were
>> installed on same, not just similar, streets.
>>
>
>  I ride those paths a lot I think the 28% reduction is low. The city has
> changed a lot of the traffic lights so as cars are not turning as bikes are
> crossing the intersections. That reduces the biggest danger.
>
>  We have an East-West and a North-South commuter paths that are open year
> around and the biggest danger is pedestrians who step off the sidewalk
> without looking.
>
> Jim Blair
>

Paths? Study I referred to is only of bike lanes. Are you writing of
experience in Madison, WI or Montreal?

Demetri