In the Media
August 29, 2010 - CBC - Ottawa
Cyclists aim to change Ontario attitudes and laws - another article on the STRCC ride in Ottawa
August 29, 2010 - CTV - Ottawa
More than 200 cyclists took to Ottawa streets with a simple message: cycling safety deserves our attention.
"The message has to be a level of respect and polite sharing of the road," said Eleanor McMahon.
Hundreds of cyclists ride for safety - includes video
August 26, 2010 - Sudbury Star
SHARE THE ROAD: Kershaw to take part in second group ride -
Awareness the first step: local Olympian
August 19, 2010 - The Windsor Star
The League of American Bicyclists will offer free across Ontario its Bicycle Friendly Communities program — a designation system that assesses cities on where they stand in terms cycling in their communities than aids in steering improvements.
U.S. cycling group pushes pedal power in Windsor
August 12, 2010 - TheRecord.com
The Bicycle Friendly Community program, as announced at the Ontario Bike Summit in Waterloo last year, is coming to Canada.
Ontario: Get ready to be Bicycle Friendly
July 22, 2010 - Owen Sound Sun Times
A local campaign aimed at boosting reminders for drivers to "share the road" with cyclists is gaining traction in Grey-Bruce.
July 9, 2010 - Northern Life
Kershaw joins forces with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to unite cycling organizations and work with and on behalf of municipalities to enhance their ability to make their communities more bicycle-friendly.
Sudbury athlete continues advocacy for bicycle safety
May 28, 2010 - Triathlon Magazine Canada
Kevin Mackinnon of Triathlon Magazine Canada has written a Share the Road profile.
Canada’s first "3 foot" Bicycle Safe Passing Law to be Introduced in the Ontario Legislature
So-called “3 foot laws” have been passed in 17 U.S. states as a means of educating motorists and making cycling safer in both urban and rural settings.
Related Stories:
May 18, 2010 - The Star - NDP bill proposes 3-foot buffer around cyclists on road
May 18, 2010 - The Globe and Mail - Ontario aims to increase cyclist safety
May 18, 2010 - The Toronto Sun - Make space for cyclists: NDP bill - ASSOCIATED VIDEO
May 19, 2010 - The Star - The three-foot rule
May 16, 2010 - Waterloo Record
Proposed legislation to be introduced by New Democratic MPP Cheri DiNovo would amend the Highway Traffic Act and require vehicles to keep at least three feet away when overtaking cyclists.
Local cyclists back law for more space from cars
March 13, 2010 - St. Catharine's Standard
March 5, the Share the Road Cycling Coalition published When Ontario Bikes, Ontario Benefits - A Green Paper on Bicycling in Ontario. This is the most concise document to date, providing clear advice and priorities to our provincial government on Ontario cycling.
Cycling group has government's ear [PDF]
March 5, 2010 - Canadian Cyclist
The Share the Road Cycling Coalition (The Coalition), an Ontario-based provincial cycling advocacy organization, has released a Green Paper for Bicycling in Ontario entitled "When Ontario Bikes, Ontario Benefits - A Green Paper on Bicycling in Ontario".
Ontario Cycling Group Unveils Green Paper on Bicycling
March 9, 2010 - Toronto Star
Millions sought for Ontario cycling. Ontario needs to invest more bucks in bikes if it's going to reap the benefits of better health and cleaner air, and $20 million is a good place to start, says a Burlington-based cycling advocate.
Millions sought for Ontario cycling
February 12, 2010 - Sudbury Star
A pedestrian-friendly city. Greater Sudbury can be a walking-and cycling-friendly city, argues Deb McIntosh, executive director of Rainbow Routes.
February 4, 2010 - Christian Science Monitor
The 2030 Portland Bicycle Plan, envisioning a future when 25 percent of trips are made by bike. The plan to build 681 miles of new bikeways over the next 20 years will eventually cost $613 million.
Portland promotes urban cycling, but costs will be high
February 2010 - Uptown Mag
Winnipeg using $20 million of stimulus funding for the "adaptation of certain residential streets for cycling usage (what are known as "bike boulevards") to the creation of stand-alone, multi-use pathways.
Active transportation gets going
February 2, 2010 - CBC
Tougher Rules. Ontario's transportation minister says it will be harder for people with suspended licences to take to the road once the tougher penalties the province introduced last year take effect this fall.
Ignoring The Judge (audio, runs 4:50). Andy Barrie spoke with Eleanor McMahon about suspended drivers.
Tougher rules against suspended Ont. drivers coming
Ignoring The Judge (audio)
September 28, 2009 - The Record
Teachers in Ontario are going to get a new teaching aid this fall, developed by the provincial Transportation Ministry, to address road safety issues for peds, cyclists and motorists.
September 21, 2009 - Fighting for a safer ride of way
Eleanor McMahon, founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, organized the first Ontario Bike Summit, running through tomorrow in Waterloo, to talk about how the province can make cycling safer and more accessible.
Fighting for a safer ride of way
September 3, 2009 - Windsor Star
Bicycle committee chair says both sides need to be more attentive
When cyclists, drivers clash, cyclists lose
August 28, 2009 - Waterloo Record
Waterloo and Kitchener will be the hub of the provincial cycling world in September, as the cities host a pair of summits for the two-wheeled community.
Cycling summits aim to shape policy
University of Toronto: Research
An interview with Dr. Chris Cavacuiti on the research behind safe cycling practices.
August 19, 2009 - Original Post - Smart Cycling
August 30, 2009 - Meet our Members
August 30, 2009 - Study claims cyclists at fault in only 10 percent of crashes
August 28, 2009 - Dr. Chris Cavacuiti on accidents
August 24, 2009 - Whose at fault for car-bike collisions?
August 22, 2009 - Aggressive Driving at Fault
August 21, 2009 - Cyclists Cause Less Than 10% of Bike/Car Accidents
August 13, 2009 - City of Waterloo
Making Ontario’s roads more cycling friendly is at the heart of the Share the Road summit, taking place in Waterloo this September. Over the course of the two days, policy makers, politicians, transportation specialists and cycling enthusiasts will come together for a three day dialogue that organizers hope will help set provincial standards.
City of Waterloo to host ‘Share the Road’ cycling summit, September 20 - 22
Sudbury Star
On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, over 115 riders showed up to support Devon Kershaw and Share the Road to raise awareness of bike safety in Ontario. "We had all ages, all ability levels. That's what we wanted," Kershaw said. "I hope everybody had a good, fun ride."
August 3, 2009 - Kershaw makes impact in Sudbury
July 30, 2009 - Kershaw rides for the fallen
July 30, 2009 - Pedal pushers need to be on guard
July 17, 2009 - Olympians Kershaw and Duhamel raising funds
July 21, 2009 - GuelphMercury.com
On Sept. 21 and 22 in Waterloo, her organization will host its first Ontario Bike Summit on building "a bicycle friendly Ontario." The summit will feature high-profile speakers such as Andy Clarke, chief executive of the League of American Bicyclists based in Washington, D.C.
June 23, 2009 - Radio Canada: L'été Express
Un athlète de Sudbury de retour pour quer cyclistes et automobiliste sur les pratique sécuritaire sur la route. Avec: Eleanor McMahon, Share the Road.
Olympian Devon Kershaw and Share the Road team up to make the roads safer for cyclists
Devon Kershaw, three-time World Cup medallist, lost his girlfriend, Sofie Manarin, in 2001 when a truck struck the 17-year-old skier's bicycle during a summer training ride in her hometown of Sudbury, Ont.
Related Stories:
July 27, 2009 - The Vancouver Sun - Cross-country Olympian drives home the message of sharing
July 27, 2009 - Calgary Herald - Driving home the message of sharing
July 24, 2009 - Toronto Sun - Ride to raise awareness under tragic backdrop
July 24, 2009 - Sudbury Star - Kershaw passionate about bike safety
July 23, 2009 - CTV Olympics - Olympian Kershaw trades in skis to help keep cyclists safe
July 21, 2009 - The Globe and Mail
What cyclists - and drivers - can do to keep shared roads safe
The founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition [Eleanor McMahon] has tips for both sides to bring peace to the asphalt.
What cyclists - and drivers - can do to keep shared roads safe
June 23, 2009 - CBC Radio One: Metro Morning
Bicycling Health (wma - Duration: 6:33)
Andy Barrie speaks with Share the Road Board Member, Dr. Chris Cavacuiti. Chris is a family physician and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto.
http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/2009/06/23/
June 18, 2009 - Spacing Toronto
From Back Home to Our New Home, is a collaboration between CultureLink Settlement Services and the Toronto Cyclists Union. This new project aims to promote cycling among newcomers through participatory workshops, inter-cultural events, and educational materials translated into the top 15 languages spoken in Toronto.
Newcomers Have Much to Offer Toronto Cycling Culture
June 5, 2009 - CBC Radio One: Metro Morning
Bike Lanes (wma - Duration: 6:19)
Friday host Matt Galloway spoke with Eleanor McMahon. She is the founder of Share the Road Cycling Coalition.
http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/2009/06/05/
May 29, 2009 - BurlingtonPost.com
The entire stretch of Lakeshore Road in the city is set to become the same speed limit after city council approved this week reducing the speed limit along the four-kilometre portion of roadway between Walker’s Line and Burloak Drive, from 60 km-h to 50 km-h.
Council votes 4-3 to slow speed of Lakeshore Road down to 50 km-h
May 26, 2009 - Toronto Star
MD on the Case for Safe Cycling
One summer day in 2006, Dr. Chris Cavacuiti, a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital, set out on his bike to train for an Ironman race. It was a day that would change the way he saw the relationship between cyclists and motorists for good.
http://www.thestar.com/article/640315
Jan 8, 2009 - TVO: The Agenda
Steve Paikin interviews Eleanor McMahon.
Eleanor McMahon | Risk Control (video)
November 19, 2008 - The Hamilton Spectator
'Greg's Law' aims to make roads safer in Ontario
It was a bittersweet moment for Eleanor McMahon to see a new law proposed as a result of the tragic death of her police officer husband.
The Burlington resident was on hand yesterday when Ontario Transportation Minister Jim Bradley unveiled proposed changes to the Highway Traffic Act in a bid to make the province's roads safer.
http://www.thespec.com/article/468815
June 11, 2008 - The Burlington Post
Sharing the road - Cyclists are people too
Last week was Bike Week in Burlington.
As vice-chair of the Burlington Cycling Committee I was thrilled at the opportunity to remind everyone that bicycles are a beneficial mode of transportation, a vehicle for health and well being and a powerful contribution to a greener Burlington.
http://www.burlingtonpost.com/news/article/183239
May 14, 2008 - CBC Radio One: Metro Morning
Greg's Law (ram - Duration: 8:04)
If you're a police officer, you'll know about all the people who are driving around with suspended licences. All too often, it's those offenders that cause grievious damage. On the program this morning, Andy met Eleanor McMahon. She's been campaigning for a provision she calls "Greg's Law." It's named after her late husband, Greg Stobbart, an OPP officer who was killed by a driver with a suspended licence.
http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/2008/05/may_14_2008.html
Feb 7, 2008 - YorkRegion.com News
Slain cop's wife advocates for cycling safety
A cycling advocate is calling on cyclists across the province to put the wheels in motion and start pressuring politicians to improve cycle safety ...
