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Community demand improved bike safety measures after Saskatoon cyclist killed

Natasha Fox died after being hit by a cement truck while riding

Natasha Fox ghost bike memorial Photo by: Saskatoon Cycles @SaskatoonCycles
May 30, 2023
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Following the tragic death of a cyclist in Saskatoon, advocates are urging for enhanced bike safety measures.

Natasha Fox, a 33-year-old mother of two and a teacher with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, died after a collision involving a cement truck on College Drive. Fox was not only an accomplished athlete but also deeply valued within her community.

“When it happened, it really shook us because we could picture ourselves in those intersections—our kids, our family, other cyclists that you see on the road. So it was heartbreaking to hear this, and wakes us up to the fact that we have to take action in this city,” Nancy Broten, owner of Life Outside, said to the CBC.

Broten emphasized the necessity for additional protected bike lanes, signage, and other infrastructure in Saskatoon.

“A lot more can be done with a fundamental shift in our thinking about how we could bike in this city,” she said.

On Sunday, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark took to Twitter to acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the safety of the intersection where Fox was killed by the truck. Mayor Clark expressed his commitment to implementing improvements in response to these concerns.

In response to the incident, a rally has been organized for Wednesday afternoon.