This bill is antithetical to so many of its supposed goals that it boggles the mind that it could possibly be considered even remotely reasonable.
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The stated objective of this Act is to reduce "gridlock," yet it proposes measures likely to harm public health and safety, limit mobility and access to Ontario communities, damage environmental protections, and exacerbate the climate crisis.
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This will not reduce gridlock nor save time. To reduce gridlock we need fewer cars on the road. These proposed changes make it more dangerous and inconvenient for people to choose alternatives to driving and will incentivize people to drive. This creates more traffic in the long run.
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This Bill will ruin my business. Nobody drives to restaurants on Bloor, but lots of people bike here. This is the stupidest bill yet from this government. Ruin businesses, market yourself as pro business with a straight face.
More cars will somehow mean less traffic... Wow, what a time to be alive. It has never worked in the past... But this time... This time more cars will reduce congestion. Such a big brain bill.
The bill is going to be a case study in induced demand. Also it will be a case study in governments not being able to read any study about traffic in the last 50 years when they are planning roads.
The provincial government shouldn’t be adding red tape and bureaucracy to slow down local governments trying to increase transportation options.
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This Bill needs to be reviewed for ethics violations. The reason it needs to override basic rules and regulations is because it is corrupt. Funneling money to Doug's friends.
Bike lanes are crucial, especially in a congested city like Toronto, where traffic and car expenses, such as parking, make commuting challenging. Bikes offer an affordable, time-efficient alternative, particularly for students and entry-level workers.
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As a resident of Toronto’s west end and a commuter of all forms (biking, public transit, and driving), I am adamantly against the removal of biking infrastructure and the unnecessary interference by the provincial government in the ability of cities to construct new lanes.
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Decades of prioritizing the motor vehicle has caused the congestion we see in the cities of Ontario today. If we continue to prioritize motor vehicles, congestion will only get worse. There needs to be safe alternatives for people. Removing bike lanes puts lives at risk.
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I live in Ottawa, Ontario, and bike lanes are essential infrastructure for my daily commute and errands. I believe that local governments should have the autonomy to implement these initiatives without interference from the provincial government, especially when it comes to managing urban traffic.
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