Toronto cyclists warned to be careful with increased trucks from convoy
Another protest is headed to Ontario capital

As a planned convoy protest heads to Toronto on Friday, cyclists are being warned about road safety due to an increase in truck traffic.
Cycling in the city is already precarious enough right now, given the recent snowstorm that has left bike paths in many parts of Toronto barely rideable as it is.
Hi there @311Toronto @kristynwongtam @TorontosMayor bike track on Esplanade between Princess and Sherbourne still being used as snow storage. How long ago was the storm?@TOCentreCyclist @TO_Cycling @CycleToronto @NotSafe4BikesTO pic.twitter.com/kVuxiGR7kD
— Marc ?️??????? (@deadbirdguy) February 3, 2022
However, an increase of large trucks on the roads in the city could make riding even more difficult.
In recent years, there’s been several fatal collisions when a cement truck driver has struck and killed cyclists or pedestrians. In most Canadian cities there’s been a recent uptick of construction, which means the roads are often full of larger trucks.
Most dump trucks are not only large but have limited blind spots. Driving them downtown can lead to precarious situations. Cyclists are advised to try and avoid the convoy as there may be safety concerns with the large trucks.
A reminder that heavy trucks are disproportionately involved in cyclist fatalities. Between this and the lack of snow removal in our bike infra, it's going to be a very dangerous weekend for people on bikes
https://t.co/3iWnDqDz1n https://t.co/ZUtUCrcLuy— NotSafe4BikesTO (@NotSafe4BikesTO) February 4, 2022
Police have said that due to the demonstrations taking place in the city this weekend, there will be several closures to prevent any extra traffic on Toronto’s Hospital Row that could hamper first responders.
Demonstrations will be taking place in the city this weekend. To protect Hospital Row, from 11:30 a.m. University Ave between College St and Queen St will be closed. College St – from University Ave to Yonge St – will also be closed.
1/3— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 4, 2022