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The basis of this bill is a lie. There is no evidence that bike lanes cause more congestion. In fact on some parts of Bloor, bikes make up 37% of vehicle traffic despite taking up less than half of the space allocated to cars. This makes cycling a far more space efficient method of transport. Removing bike lanes will only push people from their bikes back into cars, creating more traffic. To effectively reduce traffic in a city as large as Toronto, the only way forward is more investment in alternative forms of transportation to cars, so that people who dont want to drive don't need to.
It is also an overreach of power for the provincial government to tell cities where they can or can't put bike lanes. The people of Toronto voted overwhelmingly against the mayoral candidates who opposed bike lanes, so it is clear what Torontonians want.
Less bike lanes mean worse conditions for people cycling, and people WILL DIE. I hold this conservative government responsible for any deaths that occur as a result of the removed bike lanes.
I hope you reconsider this bill, and allow cities all around Ontario to build safer and more efficient road infrastructure.
Submitted November 1, 2024 3:20 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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