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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 proposal is nearsighted. Why does it prioritize cars as the preferred method of transport? Where are the considerations for public transit in conjunction with bicycles or any other creative alternatives? Why is parking not considered? 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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More lanes for cars doesn't improve traffic. Bike lanes are far more efficient in transporting people than cars, which are often single occupancy. Blaming bike lanes for the prioritization that cars gets is not going to improve our infrastructure. 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’m so confused by this false information and misguided direction. i thought government was supposed to improve our lives, not make it difficult and less safe - especially for vulnerable people. 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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102371

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I’m a mother of two young children and I rely on bike lanes to get them to school. Biking is the safest, best option for us. I’ve seen a huge increase in cyclists using bike lanes over the past couple of years - people of all ages and plenty of families. Read more

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This is a ludicrous piece of legislation that ignores reams of research in favour of pandering to a vocal minority. Studies have clearly shown that bike lanes make virtually negligible contributions to car travel times. What tangible evidence can be pointed to in support of this action? 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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102373

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I am responding to Bill 212, which would require provincial government approval for bike lanes that reduce the number of lanes that car drivers have available. Bike lanes are essential, we need much more of them, not less. When there is an easily accessible bike lane, more people bike. 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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102377

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I believe it's in our best interest for municipalities to make decisions about their own transportation needs. They have their ears to the ground and are much more effective at consulting with their local constituents on their local matters. Read more

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Build more transit not rip out bike lanes. this is insane policy. Why do you care so much about the bike lanes when you should be doing stuff at the provincial level. Congestion is single occupant vehicles. Give people more 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 is a terrible, misguided proposal. Municipalities are in the best position to determine the appropriate allocation of space on roadways. In some cases, reducing the number of lanes on a roadway (e.g. 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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Bike lanes are vital for reducing traffic and making cities safer for everyone. It’s absolutely ridiculous to make it more difficult to make bike lanes in requiring provincial permission - this is clearly an overreach by the conservative government. 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 see several issues with this bill. First, studies have shown that providing more lanes for cars actually increases congestion, because it leads to more people driving. Read more

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As a pedestrian who lives in Toronto I feel like bike lanes are incredibly important and should not be removed. Protected bike lanes create a barrier between cars and cyclists and pedestrians. They stop cars from being able to swerve into sidewalks. Read more

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I find it audacious, irresponsible, and quite frankly, rude for someone like Ford and his transportation minister, who do not live in the downtown core, to tell us urban dwellers how to get around our neighbourhood. This is an overreach. Whatever happened to conservative smaller government?

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