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Originally Posted by MarchHare
The study cites cycling statistics from multiple provinces, not just Manitoba.
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Maybe they forgot Halifax?
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The number of cyclists observed per day dropped from nearly 90 in 1995/96 to 34 in 1997 and 52 in 1998/99.
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Canadian Medical Association Journal - March 5, 2002
Anecdotally, people form Vancouver discuss lower cycling use since BC's implementation of the law. The helmet law is also a major reason why the bike share program has been delayed in Vancouver. Australia's helmet law is also believed to be a major reason for the failure of it's nations bike share programs compared to those found in Europe.