The idea of the Ontario government passing legislation to remove bike lanes in Toronto is a waste of money and resources, an inappropriate focus for the provincial government, and a step backwards for safety and municipal infrastructure.
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I am against the Ontario government meddling with bicycle infrastructure in cities. Unless they can step in and make a network of connected pathways on par with the Netherlands.
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This is shortsighted and irresponsible from an environmental perspective and disrespectful to citizens who are cycling commuters and who cycle for pleasure. Province-wide, streets are unsafe for cyclists, and this will only make that worse.
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I’m an avid biker in Toronto and use the lanes year round. However I appreciate that gridlock needs to be addressed. I would suggest that commuters are not taking Yonge or bloor and that the bikes aren’t adding to congestion on these streets.
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The Ontario Prime Minister should get off his car and move that HUGE belly.
Perhaps if you biked you would be in better shape.
I can't believe that you would even think of removing the bike lanes that we rallied for for soooo many years.
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I find it incredibly reckless and irresponsible to take away a safety measure that saves lives, promotes a healthy lifesryle, takes up less space for more people to travel, and keeps some semblance of order on our roads.
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I support this proposal. The risk of death from ambulances being unable to access hospitals due to single lane streets sharing with a bike lane, is unconscionable.
Please do not take away the bike path. My safety depends on it.
Saving someone 2 minutes a day on a commute is not worth the cost to my health by not being able to bike safely. Also it’s very expensive to build bike paths - so please don’t waste my tax payer dollars
Bike lanes, when properly separated from car traffic and connected throughout a city, are an excellent way to reduce car traffic as they encourage an alternate form of transportation.
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Eliminating alternative modes of transportation is counter-productive.
The "millions of drivers" referred to also includes a high proportion of people who wish they DIDN'T need to drive, and possibly causing more unsafe situations on the roads (ie. elderly, unassimilated immigrants, youth).
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The proposed legislation is not supported by research. Bike lanes actually ease congestion. They improve access to business and therefore support business. Environmentally they are more appropriate than relying on cars in terms of air quality, noise and carbon footprint.
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This impedes the already slow progress that Toronto has in terms of bike transit . In my view it’s a waste of tax payers money taking out perfectly constructed lanes. Bike lanes are important especially for downtown Toronto residents who typically don’t drive to work .
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As a cyclist, I rely on the safety that bike lanes provide to commute, and access necessary services and get around the city. Relying on cars is not an efficient way to access my needs.
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I live and run a business on Bloor near the Ossington intersection, and am both a cyclist and driver (including doing deliveries to my business on Bloor). I think the addition of the bikes lines on Bloor street has been such an improvement to the two lane avenue that existed before.
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I strongly oppose Bill 212, as it represents an overreach by the provincial government into the affairs of local municipalities. This bill would add unnecessary red tape and hinder cities' ability to improve cycling infrastructure, which is crucial for the safety and well-being of residents.
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I work as a licensed transportation engineer in Ontario, with over 16 years of experience in the field. I work for, and am a part owner of, one of the largest transportation consulting firms in the country.
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I agree that congestion is a big issue in Toronto and other parts of the province. It is frustrating to be stuck in traffic and wastes time on a daily basis that could otherwise be spent with friends and family or on other hobbies.
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