Cyclists calling on Manitoba to implement ‘Idaho stop’ [Video]

Bike safety advocates say forcing cyclists to stop at a stop sign puts them at risk and it’s time to change the law.

Cycling organizations are pushing the provincial government to implement the “Idaho stop.”

They say the strategy, used in some U.S. states, has led to safety improvements where cyclists and drivers have to share the road.

The law would allow cyclists to treat stop signs like a yield, enabling them to keep some momentum.

“If there’s no traffic whatsoever, you would come to a crawl and slowly continue through the intersection,” said Hillary Rosentreter, one of the people calling for the change.

She said the law change would better protect cyclists on the road.

“I myself personally have been hit from behind by coming to a stop.”

MPI said an average of four cyclists are killed and 78 are injured in collisions every year.

Cyclist Tyler Del Pino …