Summary: This bill is designed in bad faith by the Government, who is not only overstepping their boundaries with bike lanes but is also disrespecting our environment and our future by using it to forcefully build Highway 413.
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stop trying to be mayor of Toronto.
focus on building more transit giving people more choice than single occupancy.
this is not evidence based at all and purely on vibes
bike lanes save lives, people WILL die because of this and congestion will not improve
Bike lanes save lives and reduce traffic congestion, and are a key part of any modern city. It’s vitally important to allow bike lane construction, and keep existing lanes, to ensure people can get around effectively.
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I am opposed to this Bill 212. As a driver and cyclist, I always opt to cycle if there is a bike lane as it is faster and more efficient. Removing bike lanes will force myself and many others to drive which increases congestion everywhere.
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How can a bike organization speak for the local residents living in congestion on Yonge Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/mm/comm/communicationfile-184766.pdf
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Removing bike tracks on Bloor, University and Yonge makes no sense:
• It’s an inappropriate use of taxpayer funds to remove recently installed cycle tracks installed at taxpayer expense
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Hello there,
As I'm sure many other people have commented (whether here or in countless other spheres of debate), this "anti-cycling" policy will do nothing to improve the mobility of Ontarians.
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Bike lanes have been proven to ease congestion in cities and to help get people moving. They are not subject to traffic jams as experienced in cars. The suggestion to use secondary roads does not help bike riders to getting where they want to go efficiently on destinations on main streets.
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It's overreaching that this bill will lead to the removal of bike lanes in Toronto. Why is Doug Ford taking so much interest in the urban planning of Toronto? He is the premier of the entire province. Maximizing the number of cars on the road will not ease congestion.
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I strongly oppose Bill 212. The false dichotomy of cycling commuters versus car commuters needs to stop. Toronto is a world-class city where many, many people choose to cycle all year. They go to the movies, pick up groceries, drop off their kids at school, and just cycle for leisure.
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This is a terrible idea. Traffic is caused by cars.
Eliminating bike lanes will result in many more bicycle rider deaths. Drivers will be more frustrated and upset when bicycles are driving in car lanes, as they have the legal right to do.
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There is no evidence that bike lanes cause congestion. In fact, studies show that bike lanes make the roads safer for all users...pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
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We need our bike lanes. I live in the annex and use the bloor bike lanes regularly. As does my partner and most of our friends. Not only do these keep us safe from cars, allows us to get to work or get groceries quickly, it also helps us save money.
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I strongly oppose Bill 212. I use the bike lanes everyday to bike to work and have been using them to across Bloor and Yonge and university. If they are removed, they will force me back into my car which will only add to the congestion and cost of living. Taking a detour isn't possible either.
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Removing bike lanes will not solve the congestion issue. With an ever growing population and a limited amount of road widths, we have figure out how to fit more people on the road not more cars.
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I am opposed to Bill 212 as a long time cyclist who does not own an automobile. This bill would not reduce congestion, but increase it as lots of cyclists will not cycle in unsafe areas with no bike lanes. They will then use their cars creating more gridlock and unsafe traffic for all road users.
I wanted to add to my previous comment that in Etobicoke & Bloor West I regularly count 50 cars for every bike I see on Bloor. 50:1 is not proportional at all, these bike lanes need to go.
In winter, and when it's dark it's not uncommon to see zero bikes on Bloor. So why have a dedicated lane?
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The only way to reduce gridlock in cities like Toronto is to provide residents with safe, reliable, alternatives to driving. Bike lanes are incredibly important pieces of infrastructure for the city of Toronto, and other cities and municipalities in Ontario.
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All of the existing bike lanes are built as a result of extensive studies and have been in use by many cyclist. They make cycling in the city a lot safer, and also significantly reduce the amount of vehicular traffic along those streets.
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