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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 completely opposite of what we need to do. We need better bike lanes infrastructure and fund and encourage bike to work schemes, clean bike lanes on priority in winter to enourage winter cycling to work (like in many colder cities in Norway) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhx-26GfCBU). Read more

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This is a ridiculous Bill for many reasons. Firstly, saving who time? Only people who drive cars I suppose? Are the rest of the population that don't drive cars a second class of citizen whose time and safety don’t matter? Read more

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This is indeed a sad time to see such regressive proposed legislation. It has taken many years to install the cycling infratstructure that we have and much more needs to be done. I am speaking from both a cyclist and a driver perspective. Read more

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Adding lanes, to reduce traffic flow is the same as loosing your belt to combat obesity. It won't work it won't help, and eventually... we will run out of room. Read more

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I never used to bike to work. As traffic in the city has gotten worse and worse with population growth I bought an electric bike to take my kids to and from school and then get to work. The Yonge bike lanes have enabled me to do this safely. Read more

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This is such an ill advised piece of legislation. So out of step with physical activity and climate change imperatives. A pure vote getting tactic. This will prevent me from voting for Doug Ford.

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This is a terrible idea. What we need is MORE bike infrastructure to support active transportation. I use bike lanes all year—and getting rid or them/not putting more in will put my life and the lives of my children at risk.

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To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my concern about the current state of cycling infrastructure in Ottawa and to offer suggestions for improvement. As a cyclist who relies on my bike for transportation, I have observed several challenges that hinder both convenience and safety. Read more

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I find it absolutely insane that we are even having to discuss this for several reasons. A) Why is the province involving itself with local municipal issues when we have so many larger, strucutral and systemic problems in this province? Read more

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The notion that removing bike lanes will improve traffic flow is fundamentally flawed. Any driver who has driven on a road without bike lanes knows that traffic is more likely to back up behind a cyclist as everyone has to move over to safely pass by. Read more

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Road expansion has consistently failed to demonstrate long-term improvements to traffic congestion. Meanwhile, there is a wealth of evidence that suggests that comprehensive (and safe) cycling infrastructure does improve traffic. We need viable alternatives to driving, including bike lanes. Read more

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Regarding the proposed amendments to Part XII: I am deeply concerned about the negative impact this legislation would have on cyclist safety and sustainable transportation initiatives in our community and across Ontario. Read more

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Please do not remove existing bike lanes or block the construction of new ones. This Bill will hurt Torontonians who cycle to work or activities. The percentage of Torontonians who bike to work, school, or activities, was 44% in 2019 (and is likely much higher now). Read more

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We are in a climate crisis and all levels of government need to make urgent changes to infrastructure to reduce our environmental impact. Bike lanes offer an emission free and efficient way to get around the province. Read more

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This particular bill troubles me as some of the gridlock has been due to the infrastructure updates and changes made and so to single handedly use the bike lane as the excuse. I commute both by bike and car and yes am troubled by the amount of time it takes to get downtown Toronto. Read more

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