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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 don’t like this proposal. Many studies have shown that adding bike lanes reduces car traffic and congestion, and adding more lanes to cities would not make cars move faster unless there were no traffic lights. 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 am concerned that this will restrict municipalities on the control that they have over their own jurisdiction. This will also add a new barrier for creating bike lanes which are a really important alternative to driving. 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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We need infrastructure to support alternative forms of transportation to replace cars. Bike lanes are not creating traffic, cars create traffic. There are many other things that are creating traffic, such as left turns and parking on major streets. 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 am a daily bike lane user. I ride to work every day. It has changed my life, I've lost 20lbs, my commute has been cut in half. If bike lanes are removed, I will still ride my bike. I will slow down traffic, I will cause congestion. 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 such a terrible idea. First: The province should not tell Cities on what they can or cannot do with bike lanes Second: How will this help congestion, adding one lane on any road will just lead to more cars on the road. Read more

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I strongly oppose Bill 212. Passing this legislation will (a)not alleviate traffic congestion, (b)will lead to more injuries and deaths, (c)encroaches on the autonomy of municipalities, and (d)leads to more bloated and less effective governance. Read more

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I appreciate the government's efforts to reduce gridlock and prioritize efficient transportation. However, the proposal requiring municipalities to seek provincial approval for bike lanes that remove a traffic lane seems to overlook the benefits of dedicated cycling infrastructure. Read more

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As a taxpayer who cycles in the city to get around, I am imploring this government to prioritize their residents’ safety. Simply put, bike lanes save lives. Studies from around the world show bike lanes ease congestion, reduce emissions and are a boon to business. Read more

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Long overdue to eliminate bike lanes on major streets. Cities in Canada have much more cold weather and people here use cars more than most cities in the world. Bike Lanes should be on tertiary arteries and not on major streets like Yonge St, Bloor St and University. Read more

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The bike lines are a vital safety measure for cyclists who for various reasons (economic, environmental, health) choose to bike rather than drive. Ultimately city building is about compromise, and no one is saying cars don’t have a place in Toronto. Read more

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A completely asinine and half baked idea meant solely to pander to Ford's political base. Cyclists have a right to be safe on the roads and removing bike lanes to create more lanes for cars will have zero effect on reducing gridlock. 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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As a cyclist, I oppose the new regulation allowing the province to remove bike lanes because it undermines safety and accessibility for those of us who rely on cycling as a primary mode of transport. Read more

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