Toronto City Council Opposes Cycle Lane Removal

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Bikes v cars: backlash after Ontario premier threatens to tear up cycling lanes in Toronto

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Doug Ford , the premier of Ontario , pledged to rip out three of the city’s bike lanes that are just absolutely insanity right now’ The move has provoked a fierce backlash from cyclists and city officials.

The Toronto city council voted 21 -4 to oppose a provincial bill which would grant Ontario the power to block planned cycle paths that remove a traffic lane.

The city also voted 22 -3 against paying for any bike lane removal under the bill.

Six people have been killed in Toronto this year , including a young woman who was killed when a cycle lane was blocked by a construction waste bin , forcing her into traffic.

At times, the debate has turned nasty, reflecting a growing resentment between road users.

“ Ford is stoking the flames of this culture war. It really feels there’s a target on the backs of cyclists in this city. The premier is playing politics with our safety”.

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