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Province to begin removing stretch of Toronto bike lanes next week after court win

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 8). Province to begin removing stretch of Toronto bike lanes next week after court win. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/province-to-begin-removing-stretch-of-toronto-bike-lanes-next-week-after-court-win/article_239832cc-951e-5696-a9a6-902d0282dcf3.html

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The province of Ontario plans to start removing bike lanes from parts of major Toronto roads next week following a legal victory at the Ontario Court of Appeal in August. This decision overturns an earlier ruling that had halted the government's efforts to eliminate protected bicycle lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue.

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Ontario's government plans to start removing 1.2-kilometer stretch of protected bike lanes between Clissold Road and Royal York Road in Toronto next week, following a court ruling that overturned an earlier decision blocking this move. The project is part of a larger initiative to eliminate around 19 kilometers of such lanes across the city. This development has sparked significant debate among cycling advocates who view it as a step backward for cyclist safety and infrastructure. Ron MacGillivray, a local resident who frequently uses these bike lanes, expressed frustration, questioning if people need to die to make a point about road safety. The removal of these lanes remains highly contentious, with ongoing disputes over the actual impact on traffic flow and business operations in affected areas.

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The province says work to remove bike lanes on a stretch of a major Toronto road will begin next week. asserted

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It comes after Ontario’s top court overturned in August a ruling that blocked the government’s bid to remove protected bike lanes along stretches of Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue in Toronto. asserted

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Province to begin removing stretch of Toronto bike lanes next week after court win

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