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Toronto’s cycling future in jeopardy under Ford’s new rules

Summary by National Observer

Toronto city administrators say they will forge ahead and build more bike lanes, but only in places where they won’t impact vehicular traffic. However, new provincial rules, requiring cities to seek approval before building more lanes in places where they would affect traffic, means expanding the cycling network won’t be easy. This is especially true in the city’s central core, where cyclists face the most danger.

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NOW Magazine

Ford’s battle against bike lanes, the controversy behind Bill 212 - NOW Toronto

In a move that has sparked widespread debate and protests, Premier Doug Ford’s government recently passed Bill 212, a controversial legislation aimed at dismantling major bike lanes in Toronto.

3 months ago·Canada

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National Observer

Toronto’s cycling future in jeopardy under Ford’s new rules

3 months ago·Canada

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Guelph Today

Province’s new bike lane rules may 'hinder' safety efforts, city warns

'While efficient traffic flow is crucial in road design, it should not come at the expense of the safety of vulnerable road users,' writes deputy CAO

3 months ago·Guelph, Canada

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leeds.gov.uk

Council responds to complaints with new cycling signs

With up to 60,000 pedestrians on Briggate and surrounding pedestrianised streets every day, Leeds City Council has continued to receive reports from the public that the volume and speed of delivery cyclists on large e-bikes is making them feel unsafe. New signage is now being introduced in the city centre to discourage unsafe cycling in pedestrianised areas, by asking cyclists to dismount at busy times, to make the city’s key shopping streets fe…

3 months ago

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