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Bike lanes are not the problem. They make journeys by bike safer and encourage road users to cycle rather than drive, thus reducing the number of cars on the road. When I'm driving, I'm very happy to see cyclists in their own lane. It makes my drive easier and more relaxing.
The solution to busy roads in our cities is to make it easy for residents to commute, shop and do their errands using public transport, or on foot or by bike. We can facilitate this by building, rather than removing, smart infrastructure. Some people will always need to drive, and their journeys will be easier if we can encourage as many people as possible to make other choices.
We need our cities to invest in transit and good infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists and those using mobility aids, with a goal of having quieter, safer and more people-friendly streets. That's the approach I'd like to see the provincial government encouraging and funding. The province had hundreds of millions of dollars to pay off the Beer Store, rather than just waiting for 18 months, so let's use the money our province obviously has for the good of the people!
Submitted October 27, 2024 4:41 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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