Ontario planning experts slam Ford's war on bike lanes
Ontario planning experts slam Ford's war on bike lanes
Opposition continues to pour in over Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s fight against bike lanes. The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), with over 5,000 members, sent a letter to the government opposing new legislation that could remove bike lanes in Toronto or any other municipality.
Basinski said space for bike lanes should not be viewed as contributing to congestion. “One lane of mixed traffic can move up to 2,000 passengers per hour in optimal conditions. However, a dedicated bike lane can move up to 12,000 passengers per hour,” the letter reads.
”What problem is this (the proposed legislation) actually solving?” Basinski said. “If anything, it seems to move us backward, away from the common goal of creating complete, livable and sustainable communities that are accessible to all Ontarians, regardless of where they live.”
The City of Toronto estimates the cost to taxpayers for removing these bike lanes could reach $48 million, with the city already investing $27 million in their construction. Restoring vehicle lanes will likely offer minimal improvements in travel time and undermine the public health, environmental and economic benefits of active transportation, the report warns.
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They could remove the bike lanes and replace them with bigger sidewalks to fuck with Ford
Rebrand existing bike lanes as side walks
I think they made "multi use pathways" follow the same new rules so even this won't save them
Rip :(
Ford would write a new law that bans bikes from sidewalks because they are a danger to pedestrians. You still can't get a crosswalk in front of the school though, that might slow down drivers.
Bikes are already banned from sidewalks though.
Banned but not strictly enforced