GRAVENHURST, ON – The Town of Gravenhurst is reminding cyclists that bikes should be used on roads, not sidewalks.
Following a number of complaints the town’s by-law office is giving riders a seasonal update that riding a bike on town sidewalks could result in a $60 ticket.
“The main concern is the safety of pedestrians on our sidewalks,” said Dustin Gronc, manager of By-law. “We’ve received a number of complaints and concerns that individuals have been blind-sided by fast-moving bicycles and are worried about being hit.”
With an increase of cyclist traffic motorists are reminded to keep an eye and make room for two-wheelers.
“We’d also like to remind motorists to share the road with those bicyclists who are abiding by the rules in the downtown, and help make it a safe experience for all,” said Gronc.
Sidewalk surfers in the form of scooter and skateboard users have an option as well, at the town’s skateboard facility at the Centennial Centre.
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