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What’s Happening

The Ontario government has introduced Bill 212, which includes provisions to fast-track the construction of Highway 413 and remove key bike lanes in Toronto. This legislation:

• Exempts Highway 413 from environmental assessments, threatening the Greenbelt and vital ecosystems.
• Removes municipal control over bike lane decisions, requiring provincial approval for new lanes and proposing the removal of existing ones.
• Specifically targets bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue—corridors that serve thousands of cyclists daily and make Toronto’s streets safer and more accessible.
• Worsens gridlock and contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
• Costs taxpayers over $8 billion, diverting funds from essential services like healthcare and public transit.

If passed, this bill will have devastating environmental, health, and economic impacts.

The Act

• Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024

Steps You Can Take

Here’s how you can help stop Bill 212:

1. Submit a Public Comment
   • Visit the Environmental Registry of Ontario and submit your comment here: ERO Comment Link
2. Contact Key Officials
   • Premier Doug Ford: Contact Doug Ford
   • Minister of Transportation: Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria Contact Page
   • Minister of Red Tape Reduction: Mike Harris Contact Page
3. Email Your Local MPP
   • Find your MPP here: Find Your MPP Here
4. Reach Out to Local Officials (Toronto)
   • Mayor Olivia Chow: Contact Mayor Chow
   • Your Local Councillor: Find Your Councillor
5. Sign Petitions and Join Advocacy Groups
   • CycleTO

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