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BlogTO article 27Nov2017

Posted on November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 by DutchReachExecDir
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BlogTO article reports on proposal by Toronto Board of Health submitted to Public Works Committee to implement 5 initiatives to reduce dooring of cyclings by careless drivers & passengers. Dutch Reach far hand method is included in list.

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