Cariati Blog
Toronto Considers Lane Filtering at Red Lights to Increase Motorcycle Safety
Currently, the City of Toronto is studying a rule change that would allow motorcyclists to move between lanes of traffic while stopped at red lights. The city hopes the change…
Mario Cariati Appears on Breakfast Television to Discuss Collision Tips
Have you ever been in an accident and didn’t know what to do? Collisions happen every day and even a minor fender-bender can be a nerve-wracking experience. “The most important…
City of Mississaugua Proposes Major Cycling Improvements
On Wednesday, members of the General Committee endorsed the 2018 Cycling Master Plan. This is an important step because bicycle riding is on the rise in Canada and has doubled…
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month
June is brain injury awareness month in Canada. According to Brain Injury Canada, over one million people in Canada are living with a brain injury – a number that increases…
Ontario’s 2018 Boating Season Has Begun – Boat Safely
With summer around the corner, many people will soon enjoy time out on the water in their boats and personal watercrafts. Unfortunately, this popular summer activity can be dangerous if…
Ellen’s Law at One Year: Little Has Changed
The CBC notes that it has been a year since Ellen’s Law—designed to protect bicyclists from collisions with automobiles—has passed. In that year, many say that very little has changed…
Victoria Day Weekend Marks Beginning of Trauma Season for Ontario’s Emergency First Responders
According to healthcare workers and emergency first responders, Victoria Day weekend—widely considered the first opportunity for Ontario residents to go outside and enjoy warmer weather—marks the beginning of what they…
2018 Could Mark Record Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths in Toronto
Despite joining other cities in the “Vision Zero Pledge” nearly two years ago, Toronto authorities recently announced that 2018 may be the city’s deadliest year for both pedestrians and cyclists….
Motorcycle Accidents Result in Greater Injuries, Costlier Treatment
According to a recent report, motorcycle accidents in Canada are far more likely to result in serious injury or death than car accidents. The report also suggests that the overall…
Ontario Roads Need to be Safer for Bicyclists
Public Health Ontario currently reports that at least seven cyclists will find themselves in a trauma or emergency ward every day—an alarming statistic that is currently increasing. In recent years,…