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Page 6, News, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 Bicycling no longer just "recreation" TORONTO- Ontario is revising its bicycle policy to support the bicycle as an inte- gral mode of transportation, and not simply as a recreation- al vehicle, Transport Minister Gilles Pouliot announced - today. "Our new bicycle policy rep- resents a significant shift in thinking, " said Pouliot. "When the province plans, builds or upgrades our trans- portation system, whether road or transit, the role of the bicy- cle will be considered. "To encourage municipal. involvement, bicycle facilities will now qualify for funding Municipal will now be able to use part of their provincial allocation for roads and transit: to put in facilities for bicycles. Under this new policy, as much as $3.5 million in min- istry funds will be available this fiscal year to support under the ministry's road and = cycling initiatives. transit programs," said Municipalities will be asked to Pouliot. consider bicycles in all provin- Away at College or University, lin Pouch With Tome There's no better way to keep your favorite college student in tune with local happenings than a gijt to the Newspaper. Call the Terrace Bay- Schreiber News at subscription 825-3740 NEWS & VISA Cooperate for your convenience You may now Place a Classified or simple Display Ad by telephone. Renew your subscription or buy a new subscription for yourself or a friend. Pay your bill, order business cards or stationery or complete any other transaction with us. Simply by calling 825-3747 and charging it to your L VISA The News and Visa working together for your convenience. cially sponsored transportation planning studies and to devel- op comprehensive bicycle net- work plans. For example, Metropolitan Toronto may use a portion of its municipal allocations to build a cycle and pedestrian crossing at the Number River Gardiner/Lakeshore Boulevard bridges, as identi- fied in the Crombie Report as part of the Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario. In Ottawa, a proposed com- prehensive bicycle network plan for Ottawa--Carelton and paved shoulders on Hunt Club Road and St. Joseph Boulevard would also be eligi- ble for provincial subsidiza- tion under the new bicycle policy. In Eastern Ontario, resurfac- ing of the Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33) has already included paved shoulders for bicycles on an 18-kilometre section between the communi- ties of Bloomfield and Hillier. Over the long term, a paved shoulder will be added to most of the Highway 33 tourist cor- ridor between Kingston and Trenton. In Northern Ontario, the min- istry will begin paving the shoulders of Highway 61 next summer between Thunder Bay and Pigeon River. By 1994, as ww IN MEMORIAM In memory of our son and brother GRAIG MICHAEL SPADONI, who died accidently July 27, 1987. Because of him Our own small world Will never be the Same And all our hearts Are filled with love When people speak his name... But though his face may not be seen among us here today His love is felt In all the hearts he changed along the way. Lovingly remembered and so deeply missed. Dad Mom Bobby and this popular cycling route from Thunder Bay to the United States Border will have paved shoulders along its entire 53--kilometre length. Bicycle safety was also a major consideration of the bicycle policy review. In 1990, 29 cyclists died in colli- sions with motor vehicles, and 3,700 were injured. One of the primary safety issues raised was the use of bicycle helments. "Bicycle safety through pub- lic education will continue to be a priority for my ministry, " said Pouliot. "We encourage cyclists of all ages to wear bicycle helments to reduce injuries and fatalites and antic- ipate that helmet use will eventually be mandatory." As it is now, the Ontario Government is looking at the possibility of mandatory cycling helmets. It is impor- tant to note that Canada has an excellent national standard for helmets. Buyers should look for a helmet that carries the Canadian Standards Association certification mark. The CSA mark is found on cycling helmets that comply with CSA Standard D.113.2. Over a dozen models of hel- mets, in various sizes, have been certified to this safety standard. The CSA standard applies to helmets for cyclists aged five years and older. Requirements for a helmet's impact-absorbing qualities, continued on page 7 [Stanley Ss IN MEMORIAM Graig Spadoni July 27, 1987 Though his smile has gone forever And his hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much His memory is our keepsake With which we fl never part God has him in His keeping We have him in our heart Love Uncle Pat, Aunty Barb, Jamie & Stacy ZRERERGRERELERE "Vhank You 7 would like to thank everysne for their helfe and kindness shown ta me during my recent stay in harpttatl, Te Doctor Kotani, nurses & staff, of the WMeCausland "Wospital. bles ts the r¢mbulance rtttendants. "Thanks te Dr. Smith & the nursing stat at the Prt. General & Dr. Wottly & nursing staff, of the MeKellar. "Thanks to everyone whe uistted, sent cards, flowers, & gifts for bath my stay in the hospital and my bixthday. Way God Bless You AU.