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Friday, March 29, 2024
Letter: Lawyer’s letter on cyclists not justified
Letter to the editor. File

Dear editor:

The April letter from lawyer Ian Brisbin (“Lawyer disputes criticism of cyclists“), criticizing Susan Pohorly’s earlier letter about cyclists is not justified.

I understand what Susan is saying about cyclists on the roads of Niagara-on-the-Lake, especially the Niagara Parkway.

I have seen it many times. My family owned a farm and operated a fruit stand on the Parkway for 55 years. We were neighbours of Susan.

We try to avoid the Niagara Parkway during the summer months. For those whose farms or homes exit onto the Parkway, that is not possible.

The Niagara Parkway and most of the town roads do not have proper bicycle lanes capable of safely handling the increased bicycle traffic we are seeing.

With the increase in bicycle, e-bike and now power scooter rentals, we see a lot of riders who are not experienced riders and many who do not know the rules of the road.

For example, some ride two or three abreast, completely blocking lanes. Some have no bells or warning devices. Others do not signal turns. Many run stop signs.

As a lawyer, Mr. Brisbin, it would appear you did not do your homework.

Kip Voege
NOTL

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