December 3, 2024 - Bill 212 is now law, and it’s worse than we ever imagined. This anti-bike lane legislation will put lives at risk by removing bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University—three of Toronto’s busiest and most critical cycling corridors.
Cycle Toronto has retained legal counsel to explore challenging this dangerous law. This unexpected legal fight wasn’t in our budget, but it’s essential.
Today, on Giving Tuesday, we need your help: DONATE
Toronto’s cycling network expansion and bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University have made riding a bike an accessible and convenient option for thousands of people every day. Removing them would unravel years of progress toward building a healthier and more vibrant city.
The province’s own experts have warned the government that removing bike lanes would not help ease traffic congestion–and in fact could make congestion worse. Bill 212 also now indemnifies the province against potential lawsuits when people become injured or killed after the bike lanes are removed. Even they know Bill 212 will put people’s lives at risk.
Premier Ford has announced that every Ontarian will receive a $200 taxpayer rebate in early 2025. Will you commit your rebate–or any amount—to us to help us fight back against this dangerous law today?
Although the rebate will be sent next year, we need your help now. Multiple reports suggest the province is hiring contractors to begin removing bike lanes on Bloor and Yonge before the end of this year.
Time is running out, but we’re proud to have support from leading experts, including law firm Paliare Roland and environmental law charity Ecojustice. Together, we’re building a strong case to fight back. And while they are generously providing their services pro bono, Cycle Toronto is still on the hook for other potential legal costs–in addition to us needing critical funding to support our regular ongoing work.
Bike lanes save lives. Together we can save our bike lanes – help fund our challenge here.
Cycle Toronto web site here.
P.S. We’ll keep you updated on this critical challenge and our next steps. Your support makes this work possible.
