Dangerous Overtaking of Cyclists in Montréal

It is largely consented that the bicycle a sustainable mobility alternative in city. Despite its many benefits, cycling comprises risks of injury or death. Among others, these are result unsafe overtaking manoeuvres performed by motorized vehicles against cyclists. This study aims to identify characteristics road network and traffic influencing lateral distance duration overtaking. Using bicycles equipped with sensors, GPS, cameras, four cyclists covered 1689 km Montréal. Hence, 3591 overtakings were identified an average 176 cm; 111 took place at distances less than 1 m, resulting event for every 32 overtakings. On average, was 1.082 s dangerous (less one metre) lasted 0.57 more safe (one metre over). A generalized additive logit model (GAM) built predict likelihood passing m). The results show taking major route, presence parked time required significantly increase probability experiencing However, participant, type vehicle, bike lane have no significant effect. Therefore, demonstrate importance keeping isolated from traffic. Furthermore, providing path along parking spaces seems be solution does not enhance cyclist safety.