Bike lanes are very important to ensure the safety of those who choose to bike. In larger cities like Toronto, getting around is much more time effective by biking than transit in many cases.
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I disagree with this proposal! Municipalities should not require approval from the province to decide about bike lanes. Bike lanes are incredibly important for feeling safe as a biker. Even if bike lanes are removed, people will still be biking. Except it will be more dangerous for them.
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I haven't seen any data to justify this decision and am concerned that it will compromise my safety while biking. I own a car but I enjoy cycling during my off days. Removing bike lanes from major streets doesn't change the fact that my destinations are often on those major streets.
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Why is the provincial government so focused on wasting taxpayer money? Why is the PROVINCIAL government so concerned about MUNICIPAL affairs? This is the biggest waste of time and resources and is not backed by statistics or facts.
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This is an overreach of political powers. While it’s valid to question the implementation or usefulness of a bike lane, it is a municipal issue and I elected a municipal councillor to represent me in regards to issues with local city streets. I consider this inappropriate and excessive.
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I live in Toronto and do not drive. Cycling and public transit are my only ways of getting around this city, and have been for the nearly 40 years I've lived here.
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Bike infrastructure has been proven time and time again that they are positive for congestion and a city's overall health. Adding vehicle lanes DO NOT reduce traffic. They are an invitation for more cars to use the road and will eventually fill up again. Induced demand is real.
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What an absolute idiotic idea this whole proposal is. Instead of stopping gridlock, it will create more. Instead of having a dedicated lane for safe travel, bicyclists will instead end up driving in front of cars and end up adding to the slowness.
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This is completely backwards. Every person who walk, bikes, or takes transit to work is one less car on the road, making it faster for me to get to work by car.
This will only increase the number of cars on the road and make my drive to work even worse.
In cities and towns across Ontario, people want a more vibrant and friendlier public realm. They know that easing traffic congestion is about giving people more transportation options, not fewer.
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No, do not do this proposal. It is total BS. It will not make things faster. Why are you taking away/making it harder for people have options for transportation. Not everyone can afford a car, not everyone wants to take one, and not everyone can drive one. Redact this bill. People don't want it.
I oppose this bill.
I oppose construction of the 413 as presented. It will serve as a feeder to the the 401, 400, and 404. But these roads are already under strain. If built, it will guarantee traffic gridlock for a generation.
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I am deeply concerned about the proposed legislation granting the province authority over municipal bike lane installations and removals. As a suburban citizen who frequently commutes to the downtown core, I appreciate the need for safe and efficient transportation options.
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This proposal lacks all scientific backing. It is an unserious proposal meant to distract from this government's persistent failings, lack of vision, and double dealing when it comes to development.
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This legislation is not based on any evidence. It is completely backwards. Removing bike lanes and adding car lanes is not going to work to reduce congestion. The only way to do that is to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road. Bike lanes are a key factor in doing that.
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As both a driver and a cyclist, I feel that the province and the minister of transportation have much more important concerns than adding more red tape to transportation projects.
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Dear Doug Ford, Let the…
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