On October 14, 2009, the City of Winnipeg's Standing Policy Committee on Protection and Community Services asked the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) to make a recommendation about the Idaho Stop Law (STOP signs as YIELD signs for cyclists).

The report, released today, recommends against pursuing an Idaho Stop Law for Winnipeg. However, it does ask the City's Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) to "provide the Public Works Department with a prioritized list of streets identified on the City’s Active Transportation network for review with respect to whether existing Stop signs along these streets meet the City’s Stop sign warrant criteria".

Bike to the Future is disappointed with this recommendation, but we appreciate the research and thought the WPS put into the report, and we will continue to work with the cIty to make cycling in Winnipeg a safe, enjoyable, accessible and convenient transportation choice year-round.

BttF's STOP signs as YIELD signs for cyclists page.