"Protesting parts of a new bill that would limit construction of new bike lanes in Ontario, dozens of cyclists pedalled to Queen's Park through downtown Toronto Thursday morning to push back against what they say is yet another baseless provincial attack on cycling infrastructure. Bill 60 is an omnibus bill proposed by Premier Doug Ford's government in October, which has already drawn criticism from Toronto City Council, housing advocates and environmentalists, as well as cyclists."
"The province has said the legislation aims to "protect Ontario's economy" and increase the housing supply. But Bill 60 also prohibits municipalities from reducing the number of lanes available for motor vehicles to add bicycle lanes or "any other prescribed purpose." An image of Bill 60 showing the section that restricts municipalities' ability to reduce car lanes. A highway, as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, refers to any public street, avenue, bridge, square or highway intended for use by the general public."
Dozens of cyclists pedalled to Queen's Park through downtown Toronto to protest parts of Bill 60 that would limit construction of new bike lanes in Ontario. Bill 60 is an omnibus bill proposed by Premier Doug Ford's government that aims to protect Ontario's economy and increase the housing supply. The bill prohibits municipalities from reducing the number of lanes available for motor vehicles to add bicycle lanes or any other prescribed purpose. Protesters were led by Friends and Families for Safe Streets and Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists from Bloor Street and Spadina Avenue to the provincial legislature. Michael Longfield, executive director of Cycle Toronto, described the province as meddling in municipal affairs and said bike lanes ease traffic and improve safety. CBC Toronto contacted the Ministry of Transportation for comment and did not receive a response.
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