Ontario health workers oppose Toronto bike lane removals
Bike lane removal in Toronto could raise safety risks for cyclists and drivers See why Ontario health workers urge the province to rethink this traffic plan
A coalition of Ontario healthcare workers is urging the provincial government to reconsider its plan to remove bike lanes on three major Toronto roads. Doctors, nurses and other frontline workers said the changes could increase risks for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
The group held a news conference in downtown Toronto and said the decision is not supported by evidence. About 650 healthcare workers have signed a letter asking the province to reverse course.
The Ford government says it is removing the lanes to ease congestion and restore vehicle space on busy streets including Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue. It has also said it is spending $210 million on other trafficslowing measures such as speed bumps and roundabouts.