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As someone who lives downtown in Toronto and drives, I love having the bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University. It has made both driving and biking so much safer, especially for families as biking with kids in streets with cars never feels safe. Having bikes in their own designated lane means that travelling through the city is safer for both drivers and cyclists! As a driver, I have found that the bike lanes have also REDUCED traffic congestion going through the city. I think removing bike lanes for more traffic lanes would have a grossly negative effect.
Additionally, as a member of the voting public I think the provincial government interceding in municipal affairs like this sets a terrible precedent. Mayor Chow was elected on a platform which included increasing bike lane. This is something the majority population of Toronto was in favour of. For the provincial government to attempt to overrule that (and needlessly spend our taxpayer money to do so) is a clear overreach. They should not be able to so directly interfere with the workings of our municipality, and on such a nit-picky issue.
They’re already built! The people of the city asked for them and enjoy them! It is disappointing that this even made it to the table.
Submitted November 2, 2024 1:12 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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