Ford government announces plans to restart bike lane removals in Toronto
The Ontario Court of Appeal previously overturned a lower court's decision that removing bike lanes violated the Canadian Charter, allowing the government to proceed with its plan.
The Ford government in Toronto has announced it will resume its plan to remove bike lanes from major streets, including Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue. This decision came after the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a lower court's ruling that removing the bike lanes violated the Canadian Charter. The government initially implemented this policy at the end of 2024 to create more space for vehicles and eliminate bike lanes.
The province has now issued a request for proposals to companies interested in redesigning these streets to either remove the bike lanes or alter them to add more lanes for cars. Work is set to begin immediately on a short section of Bloor Street West, requiring minimal design work. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria stated that the government is keeping its promise to keep people and goods moving and give commuters more time.
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