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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 think the provincial government's proposal to introduce a bill which not only limits the construction of new bike lanes but also threatens to remove existing ones is an absurd overreach of power. These kinds of decisions should be left to cities. 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 bike to work in Toronto every day. I cannot take the TTC because it will double my commute time. If you remove the bike lanes, I will then only commute by car. I have a family. 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 am not in favour of Bill 212 insofar as it pertains to bike lanes. Municipalities should have the autonomy to design and implement cycling infrastructure as they are best positioned to understand local needs, traffic patterns, and community input. Read more

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As a driver, cyclist and pedestrian, I want to register m displeasure at this short sighted and divisive proposal being put forward. Road infrastructure within a municipality should be the responsibility of that municipality. Read more

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In the Government’s proposal, it claims its new bike lane regulations would “fight gridlock and get drivers where they need to go faster.” In fact, studies from around the world as well as from here in Canada and Ontario have shown repeatedly that adding bike lanes – even when they remove vehicle la 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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102071

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This is a ridiculous proposal. Research clearly shows bike lanes reduce congestion and save lives. No one wants Doug Ford’s corrupt team to have any more power over this. Read more

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This is hilarious that it is coming from the MTO AND the office of Environmental Policy. DO NOT REMOVE BIKE LANES. The environmental impact and taxpayer money WASTED would make this an insane proposition. Read more

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This makes zero sense. I mean fundamentally, why should the provincial government have control over this issue within our municipalities? Are you seriously going to make it an object of concern for the provincial government every time any city wants to improve a bike lane? Read more

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This is ridiculous and regressive legislation, based on car-centric ideologies over logic and facts on traffic flow. This is an overstep of the provincial government’s role

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Ontario doesn't need another highway, it needs investment in public transportation. Modernized TTC vehicles, GOTrains and ViaRail, actual timely and working infrastructure that can allow people to commute across the province and around the GTA. 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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102081

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The provincial government should not attempt to blockade municipalities. This government was voted in to get things done not produce red tape and slow progress. Read more

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It's well established by many studies around the world that giving people different transportation options decreases congestion. If the government has done any amount of research, the obvious end will be to increase congestion, precisely counter to its stated purpose. Read more

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This act should not be accepted. It is an over reach by the government and will take away the power from municipalities to make decisions that they decide are best for their communities.

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1) Bike lanes have been shown in academic studies to reduce congestion, not increase it. 2) Bike lanes, as part of Complete Streets traffic calming are an important part of increasing safety and comfort for both pedestrians and cyclists. Read more

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This bill does little, if anything, to address traffic gridlock in Ontario. I don’t see any mentions of public transportation projects, initiatives, or incentives to get people out of their cars. The only way to solve traffic gridlock is to incentivize more people to leave their car behind. Read more

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