Cyclist struck on O'Connor Street on day of bike lane official opening

A cyclist riding in the new O'Connor Street bike lane was struck this evening when a car made a turn at Waverley Street, hours after city councillorsand the mayor ceremonially opened the bikeway.

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A spokesperson for the Ottawa Paramedic Service said it happened at about5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The male cyclist, who paramedics said was between the ages of 30 and 40,was taken to hospital in stable condition with rib and shoulder injuries.

The O'Connor Street bike lane opened last Thursday, but the ceremony to mark its official openingwas earlier Tuesday.

While the bike lane hasa protected lanewith co-ordinated signals, some drivers have expressed concern that the two-way bike lanes on a one-way street will present safety issues.