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Having just finishing releveling, replacing, and constructing bike lanes on Bloor and updating the bike lanes on University, Ontario now wants to spend millions to reverse its progress and eliminate them. These bike lanes cost millions of dollars and closed portions of major thoroughfares for months. Eliminating them is a waste of money and will contribute to, rather than lessen, congestion for the months it will take to dismantle them.
These few major bike lanes keep cyclists safe and offer Torontonians alternative travel options. In the city, it is faster to bike than drive. It’s also much more dangerous. I know several people who have been injured as cyclists in Toronto and a peer of mine from university was killed in June when she was hit by a truck while cycling.
In other major cities, cycling is encouraged. It’s better for the environment and the health of commuters. It reduces the number of cars on the road and speeds up travel times.
Why is Ontario interfering in municipal issues and putting in place regressive legislation like this?
Submitted November 1, 2024 8:53 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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