NDP MPP Jessica Bell criticized the Ford government's amendments to Bill 212, stating it would absolve the government of responsibility if cyclists were hurt after bike lanes are removed.
The Progressive Conservative government’s legislation requires municipalities to seek permission from the province before installing bike lanes, aiming to remove significant cycling infrastructure in Toronto.
Despite questions about legal protections for the government from lawsuits due to bike lane removals, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria redirected the conversation to traffic congestion.
Cycling advocates and politicians in Toronto rallied against the Ford government's plans, emphasizing the dangers posed to cyclists if bike lanes are removed.
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