This is a horrible idea and a waste of taxpayers money again. Ford has mismanaged Ontario's money for his own personal gain. Why dont we take a look outside and see how pathetic our transit, healthcare and education system is. We are screwed this this guy in charge
One of the most ridiculously backward proposals I've ever seen.
Question posed: What could possibly be causing congestion on our roadways?
(Incorrect) Solution posed: It must be those bikes! You know, the mode of transport that takes up 1/20th the space of ANY automobile.
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This is a terrible idea for Ontario and the city of Toronto.
The removal of bike lanes downtown Toronto will not decrease gridlock, and increase the incidence of accidents involving cyclists and motorists.
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Bike lanes are an important encompassing part of the transportation network in Toronto. The Bloor bike lanes have made it infinitely safer to get around the city for many people. I disagree that removing the bike lanes will improve congestion for automobiles or any commuters.
Please do not remove the bike lanes! As a resident of Toronto bike lanes are critical infrastructure that protect cyclists and protect drivers from colliding with them. We need less people in cars and more on bikes & trains. This will not reduce gridlock as evidence has shown. Please don’t do this!
Why is the province naming specific streets in Toronto to remove bike lanes. a huge waste of time and energy. Ford is governing like he was elected mayor of Toronto, spend focus on serving the entire province - most of which does not care about gridlock.
I strongly, viscerally, oppose this bill. I live in the city. I’ve walked, biked, cycled, and ran this city. I’ve taken every form of commute in and out. And I’ve lived on Bloor for years.
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Bike lanes fight climate change. They reduce
pollution; they are literally a net zero way to get
around. Removing bike lanes will put cyclists who
came out of their cars thanks to safe bike lanes,
back into cars. This proposal will likely cause cyclists
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This bill is a backward step to fix traffic congestions and gridlocks. Removing a safe, protected lane for bikes will only result in people seeking for alternative modes of transportion, I.e. more cars, and increased risk to cyclists who will inevitably still use those major streets.
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I believe that this proposal goes against the common goal of making Toronto a safer and more inclusive city for all our residents. It also continues to prioritize and increase our reliance on cars.
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I am a resident of Ontario and Toronto. I am incredibly disappointed you are proposing to remove bike lanes. I’ve seen people get hit by cars and have myself almost been run over. It’s really disappointing how the provincial government thinks removing bike lanes is progress.
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Why is the Province getting involved in city bike lanes? We need better and more bike lanes, better and more traffic. Get the cars out of downtown and get Doug Ford's nose out of city business. He was not elected for that and we certainly don't need a provincial dictator, thank you very much.
I’m writing hoping that the city would reconsider AGAINST the removal of bike lanes. In a dense city like ours, I don’t think cars should be the only mode of transportation; they take up a lot of space. Streetcars and buses are often unreliable and unpredictable with timings.
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I would like to note that there is a lack of evidence-based policy design with this proposed bill. Bike lanes are an important way for cyclists to safely and quickly travel on busy streets, and they encourage more people to cycle rather than take a car. They do not increase automobile congestion.
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It's not only without merit, it's without substance. Surely, since the eyes of the developed world will be watching this with amusement, you have some studies...even *a study* upon which you base your 'proposal'?
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This is the dumbest bill to come out of this government yet. As someone who drives much more than cycling, it’s absolutely not true that bike lanes causes traffic congestion.
It’s the lack of proper public transportation and the lack of traffic violation enforcement.
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I strongly, viscerally, oppose this bill. I live in the city. I’ve walked, biked, cycled, and ran this city. I’ve taken every form of commute in and out. And I’ve lived on Bloor for years.
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I am a Waterloo resident, and I think the PCs are monsters. Climate change is wreaking havoc around the world and is already harming our community: You should do everything in your power to REDUCE driving and encourage cycling instead of implementing this cruel plan.
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