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As Ontario works to effectively increase its density in metropolitan areas, it's necessary that infrastructure is maximized for all road users. Bike lanes not only facilitate road access to more users, minimizing gridlock and travel times for many, but prevent serious accidents caused by motorists. As someone who relies on cycling in the city but also has extensive experience driving a car in the Riverdale area, I have experienced firsthand how the Danforth/Bloor bikelanes have improved my experience both as a cyclist and a motorist. As a cyclist, I have the space I require to safely move through dense areas, and am more confident that I will make it to my destination safely. As a motorist driving through streets with bike lanes, I don't need to worry about sharing confined lanes with cyclists who are required to weave in and out alongside parked cars, ultimately slowing things down further and heightening the stress of everyones journey.
The cyclists who rely on this mode of transportation are not going anywhere, so removing bike lanes will only increase rates of accidents and preventable deaths. Making space for more cars will not minimize traffic. However, maintaining and expanding upon bike lane networks will improve the mobility & health for individuals and communities alike.
Soumis le 20 novembre 2024 6:38 AM
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Projets de loi 212 – Loi de 2024 sur le désengorgement du réseau routier et le gain de temps - Cadre en matière de pistes cyclables nécessitant le retrait d’une voie de circulation.
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