People keep asking me for the video of Doug Ford riding a bicycle. It's from TVOs show "Political Blind Date" season 1, episode 2. Here it is: https:// www.instagram.com/thebikinglawyer/reel/ CzGIIMKR93J/

Trying to brainstorm a few ideas:

• Rather be in a bike lane
• Ford put us in harm's way
• Blame Ford I'm here
• Doug Ford sucks
• This is what no bike lanes looks like.

Anyone got catchier slogan ideas?

Genuinely interested in drivers reading this. Maybe being slightly educated. And understanding increased congestion and cyclists taking the lane are predictable results of what Ford is planning.

https://preview.redd.it/ktao1qrkubyd1.png?width=303&format=png&auto=webp&s=f13db7159540ba54e61d953e2cefc7657b7053a8

I don't think a caption is needed, but, yes, this is actually on their website right now (on Brian Lilley's article). Unfortunately, the car-brain will just assume we need another road instead of viable options when they see that more traffic has been created.

I know it won't have any effect, but it stil felt good to give him a piece of my mind...

In more terribly obvious right leaning media, they tried blaming Chow for 212.

'she is a camera op mayor, she needs to get up and fight'

This is a ridiculous sentiment because in the past they blame her for standing up for Toronto when within her jurisdiction. Now a provincial bill that was rammed through, some how she is supposed stop it?

The media spin machine is strong, stay vigilant.

The existing bike lanes on Davenport Road between Bedford Road and Dupont Street are being upgraded to cycle tracks, featuring poured-in-place concrete curbs, new pavement markings and bioretention planters. The traffic signals at Dupont Street and Bedford Road will also be upgraded.

This is Phase 3 of the Bike Lane & Road Safety Upgrades on Davenport Road project, which began in 2021 with the installation of cycle tracks between Yonge Street and Bay Street. In 2022, the bike lanes between Bay Street and Bedford Road were upgraded to cycle tracks with pre-cast concrete curbs and flexible posts. When complete, Davenport Road will feature cycle tracks, intersection improvements and accessible platforms from Yonge Street to Dupont Street. Please travel with caution during construction.

https://www.instagram.com/to_cycling_ped/

https://preview.redd.it/b4wqmhgxiayd1.jpg?width=917&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f89dbf93a09f3dd33537e37857aab4edcb27b86

Here's an idea I originally wrote as a comment on another post in this subreddit:

I think we should move away from bike lanes altogether and build two one-way multi-use paths (one on each side of the road) where the grass strip (boulevard) is, one for each direction! It can be built parallel to the sidewalk on the grassy part, and the sidewalk can be made slightly narrower. In Scarborough, where I live, which in many places is a death trap for cyclists, the sidewalks are so empty and barely see any use, and the grass strip is so wide, so they could convert them to asphalt bike paths! It also bypasses Bill 212, since it's technically a one-way multi-use path being built off-road parallel to the road, not a bike lane. It's safer too.

Thanks to everyone who responded to my earlier post about me, a Halifax lady, visiting Toronto. I had a great time! I didn't end up using the Bike Share for a variety of reasons, but I was so impressed by your bike lane network and the variety of people using them: young, old, everyone in-between. I know your premier is trying to remove some of them. Please keep up the good fight, you are setting such a positive example to my own city which is lagging behind.

I made great use of the TCC, the Streetcar is a truly civilized mode of transit. I went to High Park on a Car-Free Sunday. So beautiful and peaceful! I went to the Distillery District, the ROM, the stunning Aga Khan (I admit I got a drive there, but I bused/subwayed back), Kensington Market, the Beaches, Queens Quay, St Lawrence Market, the list goes on...

Thanks agian!

To everyone living in Etobicoke-Lakeshore who would like to express their opinions on Bill 212 can join her for a chat on November 8th at the Yellow Cup Cafe 10-11:30am https://christinehogarthmpp.ca/coffeewithchristine-2/

Apparently, Bill 212 includes the removal of Yonge, Bloor, and University bike lanes. I wanted to ask if you genuinely believe he’ll proceed with this plan, or if he’ll secretly remove the bike lane destruction part at the eleventh hour to ensure the passage of his other highway speeding projects.

Honestly, I genuinely hope he moves on from the Bike Lane Hatred because University recently received beautiful new infrastructure that’s going to be destroyed again, which is just so backwards. Please let me know if you genuinely believe he’ll move forward with this plan. Is there any information available about his history of threats and promises?

Given today's scary update on Doug Ford's war on bikes, I wrote a blog post about where Bill 212 currently stands and how opposition to the bill has been growing since then.

https://www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2024/10/fords-war-on-bikes-gets-scarier.html

Hey guys, feeling a little bummed out. It's my first and hopefully only time getting a bike stolen from me. It happened a few hours ago in Scarborough around Victoria Park and Eglinton area.

I was going to the local gym and locked my bike up in the bike rack area. I noticed there were a few sketchy disheveled people hanging around but I was thinking I wasn't gonna be too long and it was the middle of the day with plenty of people around.

I got a feeling I should be more more careful but unfortunately didn't listen to my gut and when I came out my bike was gone. I've made a police report, I don't really expect anything to come from it. I don't really expect to get my bike back but I'm just making this post for the slim chance it might make a difference and it can help someone else be more careful when it comes to their bike.

I attached a picture of what it looks like. I unfortunately don't have a personal picture of my own. It's a very bright lime green ebike I don't really ever see any other bikes that look like. I still have the key to the battery. If anyone sees any ads online for a bike that matches the description I'd appreciate if they let me know.

At this time, I can't find a map, article or document showing previously what bike lane segments will be forcibly removed by the Ford government. Please post when you see them.

Like many of you, I am frustrated and angry at Doug Ford for reversing bike lanes. It is time to go and confront the source.

If anyone can be in Ottawa and is free next Tuesday, November 5th, Doug Ford will be “chatting” with the Mayor of Ottawa. There should be a Q&A after. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased here:

https://economicclub.ca/the-honourable-doug-ford-premier-of-ontario-to-address-the-economic-club-of-canada/

Getting rid of bike lanes is not addressing or really solving the gridlock problem and is deflecting from his failed Eglinton LRT project that keeps rising in cost.

Decided to make a bingo card to bring to future community meetings. Feel free to use, edit, share etc.

Some good news to share. This morning around 9:10 am I was cycling westbound on the Gerrard St bike lanes. A massive SYSCO delivery truck was parked in front of Covenant House for a delivery along the street, just before Yonge St. The driver parked adjacent to the bike lane, intentionally leaving room for passing cyclists! Drivers going around him had room to maneuver. I smiled, waved and thanked him for not blocking the bike lane. He seemed to appreciate the acknowledgement. Wish I’d stopped to take a photo of how trucks can actually deliver on the street without encumbering the bike lane! It IS possible!

Hi cyclists! I've seen this group a few times over the years but last night around 11 heard loud music so looked out front and enjoyed watching a parade of colourful bikes, scooters and other vehicles all lit up having a fun time.

I'm just curious as there was a cop car in the middle of the parade with lights on and turned their siren on a few times, and I heard someone shout "he's being a dick!"

Just looking for the tea in case anyone involved is here on Reddit! Was that cop was actually escorting the paraning on the parade?

With congestion on the rise in Toronto (like it always has been), would it make sense to make bike lanes as wide as a car lane? This way, ambulances and other emergency vehicles could use them to navigate through heavy traffic and not get stuck in gridlock.

Would this help improve response times, or would it create new issues (be too dangerous ig...)?

What are your thoughts?

Dougie's trying to pass Bill 212 and restrict bike lanes mostly and IMO, it seems like a caveman move. Wouldn’t it make way more sense to tackle Toronto’s traffic issues by adding options rather than limiting them?

Think about it:

• Doug doesn’t own car companies, so there’s no clear gain for him here.
• Eliminating congestion could make him one of the more popular premiers in Ontario’s history
• Bike lanes help reduce traffic by giving people an alternative to driving—and they make life a bit easier for everyone, drivers included (they don't have to slow down for cyclists)

If we follow through with this ban on bike lanes, aren’t we just setting ourselves up for:

1. Worse gridlock 🛑 (induced demand, baby!)
2. More frustrated drivers 🥵 (no one likes driving at 20km/h because a cyclist is pedaling)
3. Even more crowded roads 🚗🚕🚙 (this isn't the '60s)

While we are at it, what’s with the $200 handout to every Ontarian instead of investing in transit budgets for stuff like TTC? Wouldn’t it be smarter to use that money to actually fix the congestion problem?

I maybe wrong though, perhaps others could explain the logic in this bill?