Vancouver resident Todd Clarke initiates petition for licensing system for commercial cyclists riding on sidewalks.

Vancouver resident Todd Clarke has initiated a petition for a licensing system for commercial cyclists who ride on sidewalks, following three collisions with delivery workers this year. He argues that the lack of identifiable information makes it hard to report unsafe behavior. Currently, only motorized wheelchairs are exempt from sidewalk riding rules, and while commercial cyclists must obtain a bike courier license, enforcement remains challenging.

September 21, 2024
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