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Do I agree with the removal of car lanes in favour of bike lanes? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
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It's an idea that sounds good but is not very practical. I've seen the traffic congestion grow year after year. Ottawa of course is a left leaning, tree hugging city and hates cars, but that is no excuse to make cars all but obsolete in the downtown. The congestion is much more evident now that "Return to Office 3" has begun; at times, it's an absolute gridlock.
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I wonder what will happen to all of these bike lanes when the 20 and 30 somethings grow up and decide to drive? Are they then going to start whining for more car lanes?
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I can remember several billion dollars ago when the O-Train was supposed to be the greatest thing since sliced bread, and now that it's here, it's a joke. Even as little as 20 years ago, we had one of the leading transportation systems in North America, and now our transportation system is broken in the worst way.
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Just like the O-Train, the bike lanes are a cycle (no pun intended).
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Opinion by a person born and raised in Ottawa
Submitted October 24, 2024 11:29 PM
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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.
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