Anthony Furey: Toronto Isn’t the Only Canadian City Facing a Bike Lane Backlash
Commentary The old saying that all politics is local is proving most true when it comes to bike lanes in Canada’s major cities. What should be the most hyper-local of topics has turned into a wider municipal, provincial and, potentially, Supreme Court of Canada matter. On Oct. 13, the Ontario provincial government began removing a […]
TL;DR
- Bike lane debates are becoming increasingly prominent in Canadian cities.
- The removal of a bike lane on Toronto's Bloor Street West by the Ontario provincial government has led to legal action.
- Cycling activists initially won a court case regarding cyclist safety but this decision was later overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
- The activists are seeking to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.