Toronto

Record-Setting Consultation Shows Ontario Residents Hate Government’s Bike Lane Bill

Ron Johnson — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:38:24 +0000

If there was ever any doubt that the vast majority of Ontario residents supported safe cycling infrastructure in cities, and not having an overreaching provincial government tell said cities what to do, it can be put to rest thanks to a record number of comments during the public consultation period for Bill 212, the Reducing […]

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Plan to Force Toronto to Remove Bike Lanes Could Cost $48 Million, Report Shows

Ron Johnson — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:55:46 +0000

A new city staff report has revealed that Ontario’s plan to remove bike lanes in Toronto could cost taxpayers at least $48 million. The report, released this week, comes in response to Ontario’s proposed legislation, Bill 212, which aims to eliminate bike lanes on major roads like Bloor Street, University Avenue, and Yonge Street. The report […]

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As Car-First Premier Talks Bike Lane Removal, Toronto Set to Send a Message at Rally

Ron Johnson — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:15:19 +0000

When it comes to transportation planning in Ontario, it is the work of municipalities. But, apparently, Premier Doug Ford didn’t get that memo, and is set to rudely intrude on city business to not just block the creation of future bike lanes, but rip out three of the most crucial in Toronto. As a result, […]

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Meet newly minted Bicycle Mayor of Toronto Alison Stewart

Ron Johnson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:30:43 +0000

Becoming the Bicycle Mayor of Toronto is more than just a title—it’s a mission to reshape how the city moves, thinks, and thrives. For many, Toronto’s streets are defined by car dominance, but for this Bicycle Mayor, the vision is different: a city where bikes aren’t an afterthought, but a central part of everyday life. […]

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Toronto’s 2-km, $150 million bike path has everyone’s attention

Ron Johnson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:41:46 +0000

The announcement of the West Toronto Railpath extension has stirred excitement among cyclists in the city as it connects a vital west-end artery to provide a seamless and safe slice of cycling sans cars. But it’s also sparked controversy due to its soaring costs. What was once estimated at $23 million in 2016 has ballooned […]

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Another Toronto cyclist killed as 2024 deaths now exceed previous 4 years combined

Ron Johnson — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:22:16 +0000

A horrific incident occurred this morning around 8:45 a.m. on one of the busiest stretches of the city of Toronto on Bloor Street West near Queen’s Park, resulting in the death of a cyclist. The driver of a large dump truck collided with a female cyclist, marking the fifth cyclist fatality in Toronto this year—already […]

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