According to the CBC,
The Ontario government says it will introduce legislation that would require municipalities to get provincial approval before building any new bike lanes that reduce lanes of vehicle traffic.
Municipalities would need to demonstrate any proposed bike lanes will not have a “negative impact on vehicle traffic,” according to the province.
From today’s Toronto Star: It’s hard to imagine a more tone-deaf response to the rising number of cyclist fatalities.
We need to stop making bike lanes a battleground that pits motorists against cyclists. Let’s start recognizing them for what they are: an investment in our shared future. When implemented properly, bike lanes benefit everyone – from motorists who experience less congestion to cyclists who gain safer routes.
Full article here: here and the original announcement here. We’re working on a round-up of media articles and evidence on this. Stay tuned.
