First off, the culture war needs to die; cyclists are still residents of Ontario and are often also drivers. Cyclists just choose to commute on a bike because that's the most efficient way to get around the city, because there's TOO MUCH TRAFFIC.
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I would like to say, I am 100% against this idea. All you are doing is adding another layer of government and making it much harder to get good bicycle infrastructure in place in Ontario. There is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with the status quo.
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I do not think that the provincial government has any place making municipal level decisions about urban planning.
If municipalities cannot make informed decisions based on local information we should expect worse outcomes in terms of public safety, the economy, and impacts to the environment.
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The bike lanes that have been installed on Danforth Avenue, taking away a vehicle lane has caused chaos, huge congestion. These bike lanes are made with complete neglect as they are for young, physically fit, neuro-typical, able-bodied folks who are privileged.
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I strongly disagree with this bill. It has been shown in Canada and internationally, that bike lanes reduce traffic as more people switch to other modes, and increase safety for all road users. I bike to work, to do errands, and to bring my son to school.
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"Prescribed municipalities would be required to seek provincial approval to allow for the implementation of new bicycle lanes (“bike lanes”) that require the removal of an existing lane of traffic. Approval will be based on a set of specified criteria, to be set out in guidance and/or regulation.
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I, a Toronto resident, support installation of bike lanes which require removal of car traffic lanes. Further, I strongly oppose removal of existing bike lanes.
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Removing bike lanes and making it more difficult to build bike lanes will harm individuals, increase individuals financial burdens, increase commute times to work, and will not improve traffic.
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This policy is reactionary and absurdly out-of-step with the times. Cities need to become more sustainable and adjust to greater densities. Providing modern bike lane infrastructure to properly connect a city is a basic requirement for a proper modern city.
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This bill will act completely contrary to it's purported intent. Removing bike lanes will have a demonstrably negative impact on traffic in the City and it's surrounding areas.
Problems with the proposed Bill 212:
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I work near Yonge & King 5 days a week. Bike lanes I see regularly on Adelaide and Richmond are used by relatively few people mainly during rush hours Tues-Thurs May to Oct only.
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This is a giant step backward and solely a victory for drivers and politicians who refuse to acknowledge the wealth of research that shows that congestion does not get worse when bike lanes are added, and businesses benefit. We need and want bike lanes. They democratize the city.
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I agree with this proposal. Roads were built to move people and not cater to a handful of activists. The roads that have been changed to accommodate bike lanes are some of our major roads in Ottawa and are creating gridlock.
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Please reconsider this senseless and unsafe decision. Meddling in municipal roadways is not the way to get Ontarians voting for you. Look at the research, do your homework and use common sense. Cars cause traffic, NOT bike lanes.
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This proposal is an overstep of provincial powers, municipalities know their cities best and can make effective city planning decisions on bike lanes. Removing existing bike lanes would only cause more construction impacting traffic.
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This Bill represents a step in the wrong direction on our goal to improving our cities. Gridlock is not being worsened by bike lanes and there is no data to suggest that removing bike lanes to restore multiple lanes of traffic will do anything to improve gridlock.
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There is no alternative path to bike downtown from central Etobicoke. Removing this lane endangers all cyclists who bike downtown from this area.
Bloor should not be a thoroughfare for commuters. It has a subway line underneath it!
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the bike lanes added in Toronto over the last 5-10 years has made a very significant improvement to my family's quality of life. Now, I can safely and quickly commute around the city in a way that's environmentally sustainable and healthy.
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