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I am very much opposed to this bill. In fact, it scares me. Is it legal for the province to threaten the lives of vulnerable road users by removing bike lanes? This is just Ford fuelling a culture war to help the Tories in an early election. The impact of this on those of us who cycle is real and dangerous. A 29-year-old teacher at a school where I have worked was killed on Queen Street West, a street that had no bike lanes. I cycle behind young students using the bike lanes along Bloor West daily. They look so vulnerable. Teachers at my school use the bike lanes every day, even in the dead of winter, to get to school. We have had bike racks installed and have events celebrating commuting to school by bike. What will happen to all of us? The bike lanes provide a critical buffer zone. Safe streets save lives. Please don't pass this bill!
PS I have attached an article about Peter Cram, the teacher who was killed while riding his bike.
Submitted November 19, 2024 9:16 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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