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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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Bike lanes improve gridlock, emissions and quality of life. Almost every study around the world proves this. Canada and Ontario are no exception, despite their size and despite their weather. This proposal creates unnecessary barriers to the construction of those bike lanes. Read more

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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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The province has no business being involved in municipal decisions. Bike lanes help reduce gridlock so this is clearly about something else, specifically about bypassing environmental regulations when building roads. Read more

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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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I believe this is a foolish, short-term thinking proposal that will only funnel more resources away from things that should really be handled by the province like health care or protecting the environment as according to our national obligations. Read more

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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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105033

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I am so disappointed and frustrated by this Bill. Bike lanes have made my city more accessible for work, school, accessing heath care, restaurants, shopping, exercise, social activity, and everything in between. Read more

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105035

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Bike lanes are important part of cities. I and many people I know rely on bike lanes to safely navigate streets. Biking on the street is not a viable option for many people, and as I'm sure you're aware biking on the sidewalk is illegal and often ticketed. Read more

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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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105036

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The government has its own reports stating that more lanes, roads and highways do not reduce congestion. It has been proven again and again, so it's misrepresenting real facts to say that it will somehow magically work this time. Only alternatives to driving reduce congestion. Read more

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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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105037

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Every single credible urban planning study indicates that investing in bike infrastructure and public transportation are the best ways to reduce congestion. Increased lanes for cars and highways only increase congestion. I am firmly against this proposal

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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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As a constituent of Simcoe-Grey, I strongly oppose this legislation. As a resident of Wasaga Beach, I often rely on a bicycle for transportation, and lately I have noticed many of my neighbours doing the same. Read more

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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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105040

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Please no. Bike lanes are better for the province (specifically urban areas) than car lanes. Maybe find ways to support more bike ridership to reduce traffic, better fund public transport. I would take the train to work if it existed where I am, I would rather not drive. Read more

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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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I do not own a car and rely on transit and biking to get around. Removing and limiting bike lanes will make my commuting much more dangerous. I live in Toronto so that I do not need a car. Read more

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I am currently in my third year of studying Urban Planning at University. I have spent these past three years deep in data analytics, traffic modelling, theory, etc.. There is no evidence that a reduction in lanes on certain streets has impact on the overall congestion of the road network. Read more

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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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This is a waste of resources, and horrible overreach by the provincial government. Whatever funding would be required to implement this should be directed towards funding public transit, to actually help reduce traffic and congestion.

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This is a backwards looking bill. The only solution to traffic congestion is less traffic. In order to get there we need viable alternatives to driving in Ontario cities. Car dependency cost society and tax payers far more than properly zoned cities. Read more

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This is a harmful policy that will harm the environment, lead to more congested roads and stall progress for bureaucracy that is added simply to cause friction. 1. Municipal roads should be the responsibility of the municipality, not Ontario. Read more

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Good afternoon, For years, the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario has stood for personal freedom and saving taxpayers money. Unfortunately, BIll 212's provisions for provincial review of new bike lanes flies in the face of this proud history. Read more

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