This is obviously culture-war nonsense to appease the type of suburban/rural voter who thinks bike lanes are “woke”. All serious and independent research on urban design tells us that more traffic lanes just induce more traffic.
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This comment is in opposition to the framework that would enable provincial approval for new bike lanes on municipal roads and to provincial involvement in the removal of the bike lanes on Bloor St., Yonge St., and University Ave.
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Traffic is unmanageable with bike lines because several lanes for cars have been removed. Cars sit for HOURS, literally, idling, polluting. It is unacceptable and unworkable.
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I am writing to express my strong concerns about the bike lanes recently implemented on Bloor Street near my residence. While I understand the intention to promote cycling, the reality has been far from beneficial.
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Biking is my way to get around the city, and I know from the bike traffic on Bloor St that many others use this same method. Biking is a way for me to stay healthy and get to my destination within the city quickly and conveniently.
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We need bike lanes to keep cyclists safe.
It is also a waste of taxpayers money to remove infrastructure that took time and money to put in place.
More car lanes equals more congestion.
Fix public transit and keep our bike lanes!
I am opposed to the proposed amendments to Part XII of the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bill 212, and any related proposed regulations, both of which contradict the stated purpose of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the City to determine what is in the public interest of the city.
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Please do not take the shortsighted route of dismantling the bike lanes. I use these lanes and so do my family to travel safely within Toronto. There are better ways to move through the city than with cars which add more noise, pollution and risk to pedestrians.
Bill 212, particularly its assault on bike lanes, represents a disgraceful step backward for Ontario. By giving the provincial government the power to review and remove municipal bike lanes, this bill undermines local decision-making and threatens the safety and sustainability of our cities.
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Biking as mode of transportation has multiple benefits: It's green, it boosts mental and physical health and it has a small footprint compared to motor vehicles. There are numerous examples in Europe how good bike infrastructure makes cities more vibrant and livable.
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I do not think the province should have any say in how Toronto infrastructure is developed when it is our citizens money that decides this. It is also shameful for the premier to hide highway 413 decisions in this bill.
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My husband and I are totally against this Bill. We are over 80 and we still ride our bicycles in Ottawa. We absolutely depend on bike lanes for our safety.
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To think this bill will lead to the end of bike lanes and safe, affordable transport in ADDITION to the destruction of the green belt is abhorrent. How dare you? How dare you threaten the lives of thousands of people all in the name of what, gaining 2 minutes in traffic?
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This bill is terrible. I am tired of all the lies and misspent dollars to enrich friends of Doug Ford. He is not mayor of ANYWHERE. Bike lanes save lives and protect people. Build trains if you want to move more people safely. Hands off the green belt!
Hi there, I’m disappointed that this Bill 212 has been rushed through with such vague, dangerous language. This sloppiness allows for far too much overreach from the Province in every Schedule item. I’m strongly opposed to Bill 212.
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Creating a process to review bike lane infrastructure in municipalities is unacceptable. It interferes with municipalities who are committed to growing accessible, active transportation that is climate friendly and affordable.
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 212. After careful consideration, it is clear that this legislation fails to address its stated goal of reducing gridlock while introducing significant risks to Ontario’s environment, economy, and public health.
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