The challenge, brought by Cycle Toronto and two individual applicants, targets the Ford government’s anti-bike lane legislation, Bill 212 — the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act — and argues that removing the lanes violates Charter rights to life and security of the person, and puts cyclists’ lives at risk. The government claims the change will alleviate traffic congestion and improve emergency response times, but no evidence has been provided to support this; meanwhile, opponents introduced government reports into evidence that suggested the bike lane removals could cause a rise in collisions without saving any commuting time. In April, an Ontario Superior Court judge granted a temporary injunction to prevent the government from removing the bike lanes while the case is being considered.
Author: Abdul Matin Sarfraz
Published at: 2025-07-09 22:06:09
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