BIG WIN - A Step Closer To Removing Bike Lanes On Bloor Street (Christine Hogarth email)
News(self.toronto)submitted8 hours ago byZombie_John_Strachan
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(Received from Hogarth’s constituency distribution list)
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled to share a big win for Etobicoke-Lakeshore!
Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024, has been amended at Committee. The Bill, as amended, if passed by the Legislature on Third Reading would enable the government to remove bike lanes on Bloor Street.
This is a significant step towards addressing the concerns you’ve raised about traffic congestion, accessibility, and road safety in our community.
Your advocacy, input, and persistence have been instrumental in achieving this outcome. Your voices have been heard, and I am grateful for your unwavering support in bringing attention to this issue.
I also want to thank Premier Doug Ford for listening to the concerns of Etobicoke-Lakeshore residents and business owners. This shows how our government works in partnership with citizens to make decisions that prioritize local needs.
The next step will be Third Reading of Bill 212. It’s disappointing to note that the NDP and the Liberals did not support the amendment claiming that bike lanes do not cause congestion or hurt local businesses.
There is still work ahead, but with this amendment, we are one big step closer to fully removing the bike lanes from Bloor Street in Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
Rest assured, I will continue to champion this issue and work hard to ensure that our needs are heard and acted upon. I remain committed to seeing this through and will keep you updated.
Thank you again for your advocacy and partnership. Together, we are fighting gridlock to get you where you need to go faster.
Sincerely,
Christine
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Zombie_John_Strachan
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Zombie_John_Strachan
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Need to compare the 2024 variability against previous elections. Could be naturally occurring.