The Ford government’s…

The Ford government’s intervention in bike lane policy is a direct consequence of local failures - from Kitchener to Ottawa and from Hamilton to the GTA. In Toronto, the case of Bloor Street West stands out, where councillors Amber Morley, Gord Perks, Mayor Olivia Chow, and the head of transportation services, Barbara Gray, have consistently ignored their constituents’ concerns.

The issue isn’t bike lanes themselves, but the reckless manner in which they’ve been implemented. These local leaders forged ahead without adequately consulting those affected—residents and businesses. The resulting chaos and congestion were obvious from the moment the lanes were installed, casually dismissed as mere teething pains. Many voiced valid concerns about the outcome, but these warnings were largely brushed aside during the planning and approval stages. The disregard for community input left the door wide open for provincial intervention.