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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 are essential infrastructure in our province. Cyclist deaths are at an all time high and bike use not only is good for the environment but in and of itself LOWERS road congestion as a bike per person is smaller than the car per person in a lane. 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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106831

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I strongly oppose Bill 212. The bill will only increase traffic, further harming the environment and be detrimental to urban spaces. This bill is bad for people and the planet!

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I believe the province is over stepping into municipalities discretion and decision making powers. Reducing bike lanes will not reduce traffic. Bike lanes have helped with the flow of traffic- having designated space ensures that everyone is getting to where they need to go in an efficient manner. 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 cycle and I own a car. I bike as often as possible because it’s often just as fast as driving, I don’t contribute to gridlock, and biking lessens carbon emissions. Toronto needs more transit to reduce gridlock, not more lanes for cars. The construction to remove the bikes lanes will be awful. Read more

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106838

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It is ridiculous that we continue to prioritize cars. The number of commuter cyclists on my way to work has been steadily increasing every year for the past decade, and I have no doubt this is largely due to the improvements and creation of safer cycling infrastructure in my community. 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 oppose this Bill for three major reasons: 1. Reducing bike lanes will not reduce gridlock. In fact, it will increase the number of cars on the road and increase gridlock further. Read more

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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed provincial plan to restrict the development of bike lanes in Ontario’s municipalities. This approach is not only shortsighted but also undermines effective urban planning and the urgent need for sustainable transportation options. 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 bill is a terrible idea. The urban planners already look at the data to ensure a bike lane is a good fit. Please don't additional red tape to the creation of bike lanes. I live in Ottawa and the way I beat traffic congestion on my commute is to bike to my office. Read more

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In 2024 when most forward thinking municipalities are looking for ways to expedite active transportation it is asinine to propose a bill like this. Almost universally adding room for active transit reduces 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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This is a terrible idea. We currently have environmental issues and safety issues regarding roads that are more important. You want to reduce gridlock by putting people's safety at risk, this is ridiculous. Read more

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Terrible idea. Don’t do it. People need safe and protected bike lanes to commute to work, visit their families, patron local businesses. This proposal is yet another example how the Ford government is failing us. Doug Ford you are an embarrassment to Canadians everywhere.

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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 proposed framework requiring provincial approval for bike lanes contradicts established environmental protection principles, including the Environmental Bill of Rights' fundamental right to a healthful environment. Read more

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I live in East Toronto and commute to work by bike at least 1x-2x / week. I choose to bike because it’s better for my health and the environment and because taking the TTC and rush hour is miserable and unreliable. Read more

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