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Building bikes lanes (and maintaining the ones that we already paid to build) provides more transportation choices to Ontarians - getting people out of cars and reducing the total number of cars on the road. Cars cause congestions, not bikes lanes so removing these lanes does nothing to address automobile congestion. Further, the position and design of these laneways have been carefully studied and planned to maximize benefit for all road users. Undoing all of this effort is a complete waste of taxpayer dollars.
From a safety perspective, removing bike lanes will also decrease emergency vehicle response times, increase safety for cyclists and reduce collision rates by separating various road users which also contributes to the smoother flow of traffic.
Finally, it is a gross jurisdictional overreach to control how cities manage their streets. They know their communities best so let them manage their infrastructure with the care and expertise that will best serve their respective jurisdictions.
Submitted November 4, 2024 8:52 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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