As reported by
Blog TO,
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George and Harbord has recently become the first Toronto
intersection to host bike boxes. Bike boxes--lines painted on the
road marking a spot for cyclists to pull out in front of stopped
traffic--were added to the City of Toronto Bike Plan in order to
make turning on bike safer and easier.
"For those unfamiliar with bike boxes, they basically enable cyclists
to pull out in front of stopped traffic so as to make turns more
safely. They're particularly effective when turning left, but by giving
cyclists a head start (intersections with bike boxes also feature
no-right-on-red signs), they also help to diminish the chance of a
cyclist being swiped when turning right. Cyclists might be a bit nervous
the first time they try out a left hand turn in traffic, but by getting
oneself visible, the endeavour is far safer. Just make sure to avoid
oncoming traffic. Obviously!"
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