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I strongly disagree with the Bill 212 proposal and believe removing or reducing the number of bike lanes will NOT improve traffic and car congestion at all. All traffic studies and subject matter experts state that having more transit options is the best way to improve congestion, and one of these options is having a good biking infrastructure.
As a driver in Toronto I feel the most comfortable driving on streets that have bike lanes. And most of the times traffic is jammed by other drivers stopping where it's not allowed (for example ride sharing, food delivery), multiple construction sites on major arterial roads, and a lack of strong enforcement of road legislation.
When drivers stop right at the intersection corner to grab a coffee, in front of the no stopping sign, and the passing police doesn't do anything about it, then drivers will not want to obey traffic rules and think they can get away with anything.
That is why we need these bike lanes to reduce the number of cars on the streets, increased traffic laws enforcement for both drivers and bicyclists, and better coordination of construction sites that impact everyone.
Submitted October 26, 2024 10:59 AM
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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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