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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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Bike lanes reduce congestion. This act makes no sense. There is no evidence that increasing car lanes decreases congestion, but there is plenty of evidence that adding lanes increases traffic and congestion, it's called induced demand. Read more

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This is an absurd overreach of the provincial government. Individual cities and municipalities are capable of their own urban planning and independent studies in determining the best places for bike lanes for their local populations. 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 firmly oppose this proposal as both a cyclist and driver. As a cyclist, I enjoy bike lanes as a way to easily commute, shop, and visit friends with increased safety. As a driver, bike lanes make it clear when and where to expect cyclists and increase my safety as well. Read more

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While most progressive cities in the world are investing in transit and cycling infrastructure we are using taxpayer money to remove what little infrastructure we have. This is complete insanity. Read more

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Please listen to the citizens of Ontario and stop this nonsensical law. There have been hundreds of studies done, which prove that separate and safe bike lanes reduce traffic in cities. Read more

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I often bike on Bloor to go west and Danforth to go east. I use them multiple times a week to visit friends and play at the volleyball league I belong to. I also often use the University lanes to get from downtown to the waterfront. It is a lot more safe than the painted lanes on Bay. 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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Removing bike lanes will make traffic worse and increase pollution. Bill 212 will increase harm to communities with little to no benefit to people who drive. It will increase road congestion and make it harder to get around the city.

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This legislation is an overreach of provincial authority and is part of a long pattern of this government stripping away local democratic decision making. Please do not do this.

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This is a bad idea - we need fewer cars on the road, not more. Making Toronto more bike-friendly should be the goal of the government in the face of worsening global climate.

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Bike lanes have been an incredible success in the city. Studies have shown time and time again it eases congestion. Keep the bike lanes and let the local governments make the decision. Not the provincial.

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Every single study conducted by independent, data-driven organizations has shown that the addition of bike lanes improves safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduces travel times, increases usage of non-car transport, and increases spending in local businesses. Read more

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Since the 50's governments have been expanding lanes and highways to accommodate traffic. And every single time this has led to more traffic as it incentivizes people to drive more and, in turn, this creates even more traffic. Read more

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I am extremely against this Bill. It limits people's option for travel and is detrimental to road safety. It is short-sighted and regressive in nature. Cities around the world are moving towards implementing bike lanes will real results and this Conservative government is moving backwards in time. Read more

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This legislation is a huge overstep by the provincial government into municipalities where they have no business. Making transit more accessible and getting cars off the road should be the focus and not targeting cycling infrastructure which helps to keep vulnerable road users safe. Read more

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As a Torontonian, I PROUDLY and VOCALLY oppose the proposal to remove urban bike lanes, and I believe that bike lanes are one of the best ways that cities can meet our climate goals, reduce congestion, increase the mental and physical health of our citizens, and build the economy. Read more

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