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The removal of protected bike lanes in Toronto is a waste of $48 million and will not alleviate traffic congestion.

PoliticsInfrastructureOct 9, 2026score 1.342 posts · 6 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the removal of protected bike lanes in Toronto, criticizing the decision as a waste of money and a risk to public safety. It highlights disagreement between provincial authorities and the city council.

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The removal of protected bike lanes in Toronto is a waste of $48 million and will not alleviate traffic congestion.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Bike Lane RemovalImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026Target: The removal of protected bike lanes in Toronto

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"Ripping out these protected bike lanes against the will of Toronto city council is a colossal waste of $48 million. The province’s own experts know it will not ease traffic congestion, it will put people’s lives at risk…” One of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen any politician do to any city. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bike-lane-removal-work-etobicoke-9.7374696
111 boosts · 77 favs · 9 replies · Oct 9, 2026
@[email protected]
"Ripping out these protected bike lanes against the will of Toronto city council is a colossal waste of $48 million. The province’s own experts know it will not ease traffic congestion, it will put people’s lives at risk…” One of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen any politician do to any city. Ontario will officially begin ...
8 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Oct 9, 2026