This backlash to cycle lanes is a result of poor planning and poor implementation. Cycle lanes shoujd not exist on major arterial roads such as University/ Avenue Road. They must not reduce the number of lanes. Theh belong on some lighter traffic roads, but not every road!
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Bike lanes are proven to be safer for cyclists and pedestrians alike. Induced demand arises from adding additional vehicle lanes to busy roads - time will not be saved! There are specific bottlenecks in the city that lead to the traffic issues such as the on-ramps to the DVP and 401.
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This is such a waste of time and resources. We should be pouring money into decreasing gridlock downtown by increasing bike lanes and transit options.
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Stay in your lane. I am a cyclist AND a driver, and cannot stress enough the safety impacts of this bill - cyclist, and pedestrian lives, are at risk.
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Solving traffic problems isn’t going to come from reducing bike lanes. Cycling to get around the city is something that should be encouraged as a part of this solution. Bike lanes provide safe and efficient means of getting around the city without a car or transit.
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The Province has no business meddling in bicycle lane decisions. These and other local issues are exactly why municipal government representatives exist and are elected.
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"I can't make it to the wedding venue. A truck hit me on my bike and I think my collarbone is broken." That was the call I received from my fiancé as I stood waiting outside one of our wedding venue site visits. We'd both biked - he from work and I from home.
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It's pretty simple. Because I can ride everywhere safely, I don't need a car and this is a huge boost for the local economy because instead of car payments, insurance, repairs, and gas I go to more restaurants, concerts, premium grocery stores, and general shopping. This is why I live in the city!
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Bill 212 is an affront to democracy. Our elected city councillors have chosen to support cycling in Toronto. Interference in the working of our city democracy is offensive.
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My family and I depend on the bike lanes across the city to travel across the city safely. Every morning when my wife and I commute to work with thousands of other cyclists across the city, we represent two less cars on the road and reduce the congestion and improve air quality.
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It makes no sense to spend more money on ripping out bike lanes than it cost to put them in. This bill is at best a distraction from the Ford government's refusal to address Ontario's cost of living crisis, and at worst will result in more injured and dead cyclists.
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 212, the “Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024,” particularly concerning its provisions to remove existing bike lanes on major Toronto streets such as Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue.
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It seems 18 million dollars to undo bike lanes is a gross misuse of public (taxpayers') money. The funds could be used more productively to fund housing, health education or anything that has a positive effect on citizens.
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I share your aim to reduce gridlock but ripping out bike lanes won’t achieve it. The only solution to gridlock is high quality alternatives to driving. Bike lanes are one of these essential alternatives as are high quality local transit and pedestrian areas.
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Living in the Liberty village/ exhibition area I have seen gridlock on lakeshore Blvd more times then can be counted all year round. it is very worrisome seeing emergency vehicles just not being able to maneuver and get through.
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