By CTV News Ottawa, August 7, 2015
A pilot project is underway in Ottawa’s west end in an effort to make cycling
safer and prevent incidents of “dooring.” Dooring is when a driver opens their
door without checking for a passing cyclist, who is often hit as they don’t have
time to get out of the way. Drivers and cyclists will notice new markings on
Wellington Street West between Parkdale and Holland Avenues. It includes a
“dooring zone” that will show cyclists how far they can expect a door to open
and sharrows encouraging them to ride single file in the same lane as vehicles.
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