This motion would be a huge mistake. As a driver, cyclist, and father of four active children, who we have taught to cycle safely in the city, putting additional regulatory hurdles in place in order to create bike lanes in our city will put my children and me at additional risk.
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Municipalities should retain the right to decide on bike lane infrastructure because they best understand their unique traffic patterns, community needs, and environmental priorities.
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Getting rid of bike lanes is completely unnecessary. If you want to get rid of gridlock, figure out how to open the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT now! Most people stuck in traffic are drivers who don't live in the city of Toronto. Bike lanes move more people than cars on aggregate.
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Why does the province want to meddle in the local infrastructure which those municipalities see fit? And if they do want to meddle, why not interfere in demanding more on an issue that is having huge impacts on the province - housing.
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Removing existing bike lanes is a complete waste of taxpayer money and increases bureaucracy and red tape. The province should stay out of managing Toronto. There are other cities and other issues in Ontario that require attention.
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Hello,
I have been waiting to receive evidence for the need to make these changes, but those have not been shared. I don't support making huge changes like this without actual study and research being done.
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I own a car and two bikes. I live downtown Toronto. I use my car frequently when I need to run errands or leave the city, otherwise I use my bike about 80% of the time to travel within the city. To work, to meet friends and for leisure. I love riding my bike.
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Hi Minister,
Revoke Bill 212. It is a huge overstep by the provincial government to interfere with municipal governing of bike lanes. These roads come under the jurisdiction of municipal governments.
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I strongly disagree with this proposal. Based on scientific research, bike lanes strongly reduce congestion, not increase it. A bike takes significantly less cubic footage than a car.
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This bill undermines local democracy and will put lives at risk. Bike lanes are an essential part of transportation routes in safe, clean neighbourhoods, which reduce congestion, not add to it.
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I am deeply concerned with this proposed legislation, and sincerely hope the government reconsiders it. This is not an exhaustive list, but here are some reasons:
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This is one of the most stupid proposals I’ve ever read. Bicycle lanes don’t create traffic, they help reduce traffic by removing cars from the road.
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I support this common sense approach to bike lanes.
While I do believe bike lanes are a fantastic idea in some locations, there absolutely needs to be some level of control outside the municipal level to ensure that a new or existing bike lane actually makes sense.
This proposal is incredibly uninformed and will put lives of millions of torontorians in danger. It will increase cyclist deaths and slow down traffic due to cyclist taking the motor lane
Not everyone commutes by car, and roads should be safe for vulnerable users (I.e., cyclists) too. One bike means one less car on the road. I use the Bloor, Yonge and University lanes on a regular basis, and feel safe doing so.
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The implementation of bike lanes has been shown to have numerous benefits, including reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, increasing physical activity, and enhancing the overall livability of cities.
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I’ve done research in civil engineering, and I believe bike lanes in Ontario are very effective. They improve safety for cyclists, encourage more people to ride bikes, and help reduce traffic congestion.
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This bill will cause more traffic than reduce it. Most that used a bike will now take a car (spoiler alert this means more traffic). Anyone who does risk their safety to bike will end up using the lane and block traffic anyways. Not to mention more cyclist injuries and death.
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As a taxpayer, driver and cyclist this is a complete nonsensical overreach on Ford’s part. Get back to doing your actual jobs on the portfolios that matter and actually generate revenue.
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Bike lanes are an essential form of transportation. Worldwide there are examples of communities that use bikes daily for their short-distanced needs. Imagine the road congestion if every 16+ yrs old person needs a car.
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