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Ontario is removing Bloor, Young and University bike lanes. (globalnews.ca)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/31516123

It's happening, the worst mayor Toronto has ever had is removing three major recently completed bike lanes at tax payer expense. That's right, Ontario tax payers are footing the bill for Ford to meddle in Toronto municipal infrastructure. This is of course to distract us from failing healthcare and education while appealing to his mostly car centric base.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

So I should take the whole lane now when I ride there?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

If the Bloor lanes get removed. I'm going to do that pool noodle thing for safe passing and take the lane every time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Pool noodle thing? Like this? Cyclists in Toronto riding with pool noodles to protect themselves from ...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yup, that's it. Take up as much space as I can.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Still much less than a car. And I mean, they chose to remove the bikes lanes, so how else are you gonna transport your pool noodle for your daily swim?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Exactly!!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I don't live anywhere near there, but unless it's a horribly dangerous stroad, I would definitely take the lane to make my point every time

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Yes. If possible, have a sign on the back of your bike or shirt that says "We need bike lanes." or "Bike lanes reduce traffic congestion."