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102322

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The proposed act should not be adopted, as it endangers road users and ignores established safety studies. Decisions about the installation of bike lanes should be at the discretion of the municipality, in keeping with their integrated plans about how to move residents and visitors around the city.

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102323

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I cycle for my commute. I live at Lakeshore and Bathurst and bike to Yorkville. I do this because of the safe infrastructure on Avenue and Bloor. I implore the government to prioritize safety and maintain this infrastructure. Read more

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102325

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This is a short-sighted piece of legislation that does nothing to address the main cause of congestion (that i, the number of cars on the road), and instead will be adding to it, not to mention the number of people killed in vehicular collisions. Read more

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102327

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This policy is short sighted and does not address the problem it is trying to solve. Bike lanes on main roads are vital to providing transportation for those to move around cities, especially in congested areas. Read more

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102328

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I like bike lanes. I'd like more of them. I'm a senior. I'm riding an ebike to get groceries much of the year. The stores I can get to using a bike lane are the ones getting my business because I don't trust people in cars to watch out for me. Car drivers see cyclists as a nuisance. Read more

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102330

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Data shows that bike lanes do not increase traffic, increase foot traffic and boost sales for businesses near by bike lanes. As a taxpayer who drives, takes public transit, walks and bikes, I do not think we need to choose between bike lanes and driving. Read more

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102332

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This is ridiculous overreach. Bike lanes should be left to the discretion of the municipality. If we are to meet climate targets then we should be encouraging the use of bike lanes and indeed building protected bike lanes so people can travel safely. Read more

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102333

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Perhaps the problem with building highways should not be linked to bike lanes, unless the province is saying new highways will include biking infrastructure. These two types of infrastructure are too far apart in both speed of movement and level of service. Read more

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102334

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I cycle about 7km one way to work from home. I do this because it gives me exercise and flexibility to change my route. I wear a helmet, I have front and back lights, I use my bell. I bike on a route with no bikes lanes and bike lanes and have drastically different experiences. Read more

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102335

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Removing local decision making for bike lanes is over reach by the provincial government. Bike lanes are about safety and reducing traffic congestion on roads. Leave the decision on where bike lanes will be located with the people living in municipalities.

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102336

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I do not support this legislation. Reducing congestion is best done by enticing peopke our of cars. Bike lanes reduce congestion. Meanwhile, multiple through lanes on city roads seems to increase congestion as drivers change lanes and some weave back and forth. Read more

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102337

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As a resident, bike lanes keep me and my family safe. They allow me to get to work (which often starts before the subway opens) safely. When my child had a fever, they let me get her to the ER and home again without stressing about people speeding too close to us on the empty, late-night streets. Read more

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102338

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More important than time, are people's lives and wellbeing. Let's make saving those our top priority. Let's not put any more barriers than there already are on getting people to experience their cities vividly. Bicycle lanes reduce the number of cars on the road, everyone wins. Read more

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102340

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I use many of the new bike lanes in Toronto (Yonge, University, Bloor, Dundas) to get around safely for work, to go shopping, and to go to events. I’m extremely concerned at this new bill which would take planning for bike lanes out of where it should be—at the municipal level. Read more

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102342

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Please do keep the bike lanes. Instead, do build more. They are extremely important in my commute and just getting around the city to get groceries and other basic needs. I'm sure we can find a way to reduce car congestion without penalizing people who are trying to do what's right.

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102343

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Please look up Mississaugas success with the Aquitaine road pilot. Pre-launch studies showed 85% non-compliance with the 50kph posted speed limit with the average speed being 19kph over the limit. Read more