The number of bicycle-vehicle crashes in Winnipeg has declined almost 40 per cent this year from last.

Police say there are fewer bicycle-vehicle accidents in 2011.Police say there are fewer bicycle-vehicle accidents in 2011.

Police believe there are several reasons why the numbers are down: good weather over the past few months and more bike trails.

Dave Elmore of the group Bike to the Future likes the trend. "That's fantastic. I mean if we're seeing fewer accidents then we're seeing fewer injuries and hopefully that's something that we can build upon."

Elmore said the city still needs safer routes for cyclists especially along bridges and he is calling for a school program to teach children how to ride safely on city streets.