We are studying cycling safety along the Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trails. Data submitted to BikeMaps.org has highlighted trouble spots for people riding regional trails in and around Victoria. Ben Jestico (Geography MSc Student leading the study) has been working with volunteers to survey these and other regional trail road crossings. Students are collecting intersection design characteristics, as well as cycling and vehicle volumes. We will analyze data to provide recommendations for the safest designs.
Ben, who was surveying at Harriet Road this week, said, "That intersection count gave me high blood pressure! There were lots of cars turning off and onto the highway that just didn't see people cycling." Ten incidents have been reported to BikeMaps.org where the Galloping Goose crosses Harriet Road.
If you have had an incident while cycling on a regional trail, please add your data to BikeMaps.org and include your experience in our study!
The regional trail project is funded by Bunt and Associates and NSERC.