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This bill will act completely contrary to it's purported intent. Removing bike lanes will have a demonstrably negative impact on traffic in the City and it's surrounding areas.

Problems with the proposed Bill 212:
Impact on Cycling Infrastructure: Restricting bike lanes could hinder sustainable transport and make streets less safe for cyclists.
Short-sighted Traffic Solutions: Limiting bike lanes may reduce car dependency in the short term but discourages environmentally friendly alternatives, potentially worsening congestion in the long run.
Public Safety: Bike lanes improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Their removal may increase accident risks and discourage cycling.
Economic Impact: Some businesses benefit from bike lanes by attracting foot traffic from cyclists. Limiting these lanes could reduce this benefit in urban areas like Toronto.
Supporting Studies on Bike Lanes:
Emergency Response Time: Road diets, which often incorporate bike lanes, have been shown to reduce accidents by 19-47%, indirectly improving emergency response by creating safer, more predictable roads【ref: https://www.streetlightdata.com/how-road-diets-improve-safety-for-every…】.
Congestion Reduction: A Carnegie Mellon University study estimated that replacing just 10% of short car trips with bikes could eliminate over 4,800 car trips daily, reducing vehicle miles traveled and easing traffic congestion during peak hours【ref: https://www.govtech.com/fs/study-more-bike-lanes-needed-to-reduce-traff…】.
Micromobility's Potential: The study also suggested that widespread micromobility infrastructure, like bike lanes, could reduce car trips by up to 18% in some areas【ref: https://www.govtech.com/fs/study-more-bike-lanes-needed-to-reduce-traff…】.