Is there an open war between the cyclists and the drivers of Toronto? Cyclists say that drivers are becoming increasingly aggressive and hostile towards them and that they fear for their lives when riding. They actually believe that the drivers are out to get them. And they feel that Toronto does not have enough bicycle lanes. As fuel costs rise and the need to decrease the amount of cars in the city core becomes more and more important, it would seem that doing everything that we can to encourage people to cycle instead of drive makes perfect sense.

However, as a driver I find that very few cyclists adhere to the rules of the road. Many ride without helmets, reflective clothing, and lights in the evening. They frequently ride in the wrong direction on one-way streets, don’t stop at stop signs or red lights, and weave in and out of traffic, making them virtually impossible to see. I am in constant fear that I will hit and injure a cyclist because of their reckless driving.How do we peacefully co-exist on our city streets and make our streets safer for cyclists and drivers?