This plan will not reduce gridlock and saying that removing bicycling lanes will achieve this demonstrates a level of ignorance and spite I didn't know this government had but yet you continue to disappoint.
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The removal of bike lanes on these major streets proposed would be disastrous for the safety of cyclists; whom already are at a heightened risk of injury and death in the case of collision compared to motor vehicle drivers.
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The bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University should NOT be removed. This will endanger both cyclists and pedestrians, since cyclists will be forced to either drive on the road with cars and compromise or go on the sidewalk, putting pedestrians in danger.
Does this government understand that these unsubstantiated policies will result in more pedestrian and cyclists death and injuries? And for what? So that there will be two lanes of bumper to bumper traffic instead of one? So that commute times can remain the same, if not get worse?
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I use these bike lanes daily to get from home to work and to school. I am not comfortable riding without structured lanes! I fear for my safety and the safety of others if this goes through.
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As a person born and raised in the GTA, and who has live and worked in Downtown Toronto for several years, I firmly do not support the removal of bike lanes located on Bloor St., Yonge St., and University Ave nor any other main roads throughout the GTA.
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The Ontario government should avoid imposing unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy that slow down local governments' efforts to improve transportation options. Not everyone owns a car, can afford one, or is able to drive.
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To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to express my strong opposition to the proposal outlined in Bill 212 regarding the removal of bicycle lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue. I would like to outline several points to consider:
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In April of 2020, during the height of COVID, my wife was nearly killed while riding her bike in Ottawa, because of poor bike infrastructure. Better bike lines save lives, and a decrease in bike lanes will cost lives.
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I am a supply chain engineer by trade and have lived my entire life in Toronto. From childhood to adult hood I have see the terrible loss of life as a result of bicycle and pedestrians being hit by cars and trucks. I am a driver, and I hate traffic and its impact on my life.
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As an active cyclist who sold my car after witnessing the positive impact of bike lane infrastructure improvements, I strongly oppose the government's proposal to remove sections of the Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue bike lanes in Toronto.
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I want to express my support for the existing bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue. While I don’t cycle every day, having these dedicated bike lanes has made a significant difference for me and many others who might otherwise feel unsafe on the roads.
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As a Toronto resident, I strongly oppose Bill 212. By removing local input on planning, this bill allows developers to bypass critical infrastructure concerns, including safe biking routes.
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Removing bike lanes will only INCREASE congestion. All those bikers will be forced to take other modes of transport.
We have so many studies stating this.
Do you want them taking up a full lane in traffic? Is that better?
Why don't you want cyclists to be safe?
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Widening roads and adding lanes doesn't solve congestion due to induced demand. When you prioritize and make it easier for people to drive, then more people will do so. The only solution to traffic is viable alternatives to driving.
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As someone who resides in both Markham and Toronto, and commutes via bike and car throughout the year, I am expressing disappointment in this proposed bill.
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I think getting rid of these bike lands is incredibly stupid. I drove a lot myself in a truck downtown, on some streets it is annoying with all of the cyclists, they should have their own separate lane so they don’t slow cars down and also endanger themselves.
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why are we removing bike lanes? in order to get more people to bike we have to create MORE safe bike infrastructure, not removing what we have.
Why are we adding more red tape and bureaucracy? this should be left up to local officials for each concerning area.
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