Bicycling is a very popular recreational activity for families. Over the years municipalities across Canada, including the Town of Oakville and the region of Halton have been developing sophisticated active transportation plans and program and are recognizing the multiple benefits of adding more bicycle lanes and facilities.

Despite these efforts, there are still thousands of people injured every year in bicycle accidents by the negligence and carelessness of drivers that are distracted and not paying attention. There is also a portion of bicycle accidents that occur as a result of the negligence of cyclists; however a large amount of injuries and fatalities are caused by at-fault drivers mostly in urban areas.