We need these periodic reminders sent to the provincial government every damn day. Forever.
It's unbelievable that a Canadian elected government (in a deficit) is choosing to spend money to make a situation worse, for everyone.
And there's no way to hold them accountable.
#Bill212 #Bill60 #BikeTO
It's unbelievable that a Canadian elected government (in a deficit) is choosing to spend money to make a situation worse, for everyone.
And there's no way to hold them accountable.
#Bill212 #Bill60 #BikeTO
Periodic reminder that the Ministry of Transportation knows that ripping up Toronto’s protected cycling network will not “fight gridlock” or reduce traffic congestion. From the Ontario Superior Court:
October 31, 2026 at 1:37 AM
One of the most divisive issues of the election was never really about bike lanes it was about who gets to be safe on our streets.
But the data hasn't changed & neither has the message to our premier: Bike lanes save lives.
#TOPoli #BikeTO #Bill212
@lanrickbennett.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social
But the data hasn't changed & neither has the message to our premier: Bike lanes save lives.
#TOPoli #BikeTO #Bill212
@lanrickbennett.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social
October 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
One of the most divisive issues of the election was never really about bike lanes it was about who gets to be safe on our streets.
But the data hasn't changed & neither has the message to our premier: Bike lanes save lives.
#TOPoli #BikeTO #Bill212
@lanrickbennett.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social
But the data hasn't changed & neither has the message to our premier: Bike lanes save lives.
#TOPoli #BikeTO #Bill212
@lanrickbennett.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social
October 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Some photos of the Blood Bike Lanes sculpture on Bloor tonight
#Bill212
May be the last night with the asphalt still in place.
What a waste of time and money.
#Bill212
May be the last night with the asphalt still in place.
What a waste of time and money.
October 20, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Some photos of the Blood Bike Lanes sculpture on Bloor tonight
#Bill212
May be the last night with the asphalt still in place.
What a waste of time and money.
#Bill212
May be the last night with the asphalt still in place.
What a waste of time and money.
Of course laws are still applicable to this work.
Those workers still have a right to a safe workplace.
That contractor still has an insurer.
The only thing #Bill212 shielded them from was the impacts of this work.
They still have to abide by municipal, provincial & national laws and regulations.
Those workers still have a right to a safe workplace.
That contractor still has an insurer.
The only thing #Bill212 shielded them from was the impacts of this work.
They still have to abide by municipal, provincial & national laws and regulations.
October 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Of course laws are still applicable to this work.
Those workers still have a right to a safe workplace.
That contractor still has an insurer.
The only thing #Bill212 shielded them from was the impacts of this work.
They still have to abide by municipal, provincial & national laws and regulations.
Those workers still have a right to a safe workplace.
That contractor still has an insurer.
The only thing #Bill212 shielded them from was the impacts of this work.
They still have to abide by municipal, provincial & national laws and regulations.
Please keep me updated on when the grind and pave happens.
I want to see the 🎪 when their grinder hits the hundreds of bolts that are still below the asphalt and anchored into the concrete road base.
🍿
#Bill212
I want to see the 🎪 when their grinder hits the hundreds of bolts that are still below the asphalt and anchored into the concrete road base.
🍿
#Bill212
It's a lot of angle grinder action, so assume the answer to the "if they know what they are doing" query is, They don't.
October 19, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Please keep me updated on when the grind and pave happens.
I want to see the 🎪 when their grinder hits the hundreds of bolts that are still below the asphalt and anchored into the concrete road base.
🍿
#Bill212
I want to see the 🎪 when their grinder hits the hundreds of bolts that are still below the asphalt and anchored into the concrete road base.
🍿
#Bill212
Back to construction Intel.
#Bill212
Now that everything has been removed from the road 😡, the next stage is the mill & pave, (aka grind & pave, or shave & pave)
The top layer of asphalt will be ground off the road to prep for new asphalt & line markings
video explaner:
youtu.be/vyDsDbglbkw?...
#Bill212
Now that everything has been removed from the road 😡, the next stage is the mill & pave, (aka grind & pave, or shave & pave)
The top layer of asphalt will be ground off the road to prep for new asphalt & line markings
video explaner:
youtu.be/vyDsDbglbkw?...
October 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Back to construction Intel.
#Bill212
Now that everything has been removed from the road 😡, the next stage is the mill & pave, (aka grind & pave, or shave & pave)
The top layer of asphalt will be ground off the road to prep for new asphalt & line markings
video explaner:
youtu.be/vyDsDbglbkw?...
#Bill212
Now that everything has been removed from the road 😡, the next stage is the mill & pave, (aka grind & pave, or shave & pave)
The top layer of asphalt will be ground off the road to prep for new asphalt & line markings
video explaner:
youtu.be/vyDsDbglbkw?...
It's not like there wasn't plenty of research, design guidance & data stating that this is exactly what was going to happen when APS was removed.
People will die.
Did the province wipe themselves of any liability for the consequences of removing APS, like they did for removing bike lanes?
#Bill212
People will die.
Did the province wipe themselves of any liability for the consequences of removing APS, like they did for removing bike lanes?
#Bill212
How's that speed camera ban going in Ontario?
- 30 traffic fatalities in Ottawa so far this year, exceeding the 23 total fatalities in 2025
- Toronto on track for a five year traffic fatality high.
- Windsor reporting "staggering" number of injury crashes this year
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
- 30 traffic fatalities in Ottawa so far this year, exceeding the 23 total fatalities in 2025
- Toronto on track for a five year traffic fatality high.
- Windsor reporting "staggering" number of injury crashes this year
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Pedestrian traffic deaths in Toronto up from last year: police data | CBC News
Toronto is seeing an increase in pedestrian deaths from traffic collisions across the city compared to previous years, according to data by police. But some advocates aren't surprised by the trend, es...
www.cbc.ca
October 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
It's not like there wasn't plenty of research, design guidance & data stating that this is exactly what was going to happen when APS was removed.
People will die.
Did the province wipe themselves of any liability for the consequences of removing APS, like they did for removing bike lanes?
#Bill212
People will die.
Did the province wipe themselves of any liability for the consequences of removing APS, like they did for removing bike lanes?
#Bill212
When you need police protection to remove infrastructure used by people with disabilities, you know you are on the wrong side of history.
#Bill212
#Bill212
October 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
When you need police protection to remove infrastructure used by people with disabilities, you know you are on the wrong side of history.
#Bill212
#Bill212
The people of Ontario gave you no such mandate.
You got votes from 13% of the population, 300k total votes in Toronto
What you're doing will make congestion worse.
So, what exactly are you doing?
Why do you need more of our money to do it if you're such a good businessman?
#Bill212
You got votes from 13% of the population, 300k total votes in Toronto
What you're doing will make congestion worse.
So, what exactly are you doing?
Why do you need more of our money to do it if you're such a good businessman?
#Bill212
😔 The transportation minister assures me I’m next though
October 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The people of Ontario gave you no such mandate.
You got votes from 13% of the population, 300k total votes in Toronto
What you're doing will make congestion worse.
So, what exactly are you doing?
Why do you need more of our money to do it if you're such a good businessman?
#Bill212
You got votes from 13% of the population, 300k total votes in Toronto
What you're doing will make congestion worse.
So, what exactly are you doing?
Why do you need more of our money to do it if you're such a good businessman?
#Bill212
The main reason it can't is because of Bill212.
A lane removal would be required to do what was done in the West side.
A lane removal would be required to do what was done in the West side.
October 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The main reason it can't is because of Bill212.
A lane removal would be required to do what was done in the West side.
A lane removal would be required to do what was done in the West side.
You may ask why it's being put back exactly where it was, instead of getting the greenery, etc that is on the west side, further south?
#Bill212 prevents the adjacent lane from being removed to add the green, etc. So instead, the size of the bikeway was maximized with robust concrete protection
#Bill212 prevents the adjacent lane from being removed to add the green, etc. So instead, the size of the bikeway was maximized with robust concrete protection
October 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
You may ask why it's being put back exactly where it was, instead of getting the greenery, etc that is on the west side, further south?
#Bill212 prevents the adjacent lane from being removed to add the green, etc. So instead, the size of the bikeway was maximized with robust concrete protection
#Bill212 prevents the adjacent lane from being removed to add the green, etc. So instead, the size of the bikeway was maximized with robust concrete protection
It's never been about the bike lanes.
It's so much bigger than that.
If it was *just* about bike lanes, the province would have jumped at the city's much less expensive proposal to add back a traffic lane and keep the bike lanes.
But they rejected it.
#Bill212
It's so much bigger than that.
If it was *just* about bike lanes, the province would have jumped at the city's much less expensive proposal to add back a traffic lane and keep the bike lanes.
But they rejected it.
#Bill212
Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing backlash to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests.
@breachmedia.ca dove into the politics of cycling, and debunked some myths along the way
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoCz...
@breachmedia.ca dove into the politics of cycling, and debunked some myths along the way
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoCz...
Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto’s bike lanes is part of a global right-wing playbook
YouTube video by The Breach
www.youtube.com
October 16, 2026 at 4:42 AM
It's never been about the bike lanes.
It's so much bigger than that.
If it was *just* about bike lanes, the province would have jumped at the city's much less expensive proposal to add back a traffic lane and keep the bike lanes.
But they rejected it.
#Bill212
It's so much bigger than that.
If it was *just* about bike lanes, the province would have jumped at the city's much less expensive proposal to add back a traffic lane and keep the bike lanes.
But they rejected it.
#Bill212
We can't get money for healthcare, but we can get a bottomless budget to remove accessible infra that people in this area voted for.
When a privileged minority over-ride the needs of the majority and get police protection to do it - you have to question who the police are here to protect
#Bill212
When a privileged minority over-ride the needs of the majority and get police protection to do it - you have to question who the police are here to protect
#Bill212
October 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We can't get money for healthcare, but we can get a bottomless budget to remove accessible infra that people in this area voted for.
When a privileged minority over-ride the needs of the majority and get police protection to do it - you have to question who the police are here to protect
#Bill212
When a privileged minority over-ride the needs of the majority and get police protection to do it - you have to question who the police are here to protect
#Bill212
RoDARs doesn't matter anymore . They have amended it and can do what they want due to Bill212
October 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
RoDARs doesn't matter anymore . They have amended it and can do what they want due to Bill212
If you haven't read #Bill212 - this is essentially why they can do whatever they want.
The wording is wild.
Something you'd use to defend the ability to save lives, in war time, etc.
But no, this is for the removal of bike lanes
www.ola.org/sites/defaul...
The wording is wild.
Something you'd use to defend the ability to save lives, in war time, etc.
But no, this is for the removal of bike lanes
www.ola.org/sites/defaul...
October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
If you haven't read #Bill212 - this is essentially why they can do whatever they want.
The wording is wild.
Something you'd use to defend the ability to save lives, in war time, etc.
But no, this is for the removal of bike lanes
www.ola.org/sites/defaul...
The wording is wild.
Something you'd use to defend the ability to save lives, in war time, etc.
But no, this is for the removal of bike lanes
www.ola.org/sites/defaul...
No, they can modify their permit because Bill212 lets them do whatever they want.
Obviously safety, businesses and traffic congestion are not important if this is what they are choosing to do
Obviously safety, businesses and traffic congestion are not important if this is what they are choosing to do
October 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
No, they can modify their permit because Bill212 lets them do whatever they want.
Obviously safety, businesses and traffic congestion are not important if this is what they are choosing to do
Obviously safety, businesses and traffic congestion are not important if this is what they are choosing to do
. when faced with colder overnights, & to get work done before asphalt plants shut down, etc, daytime work can be requested. But is usually denied unless it's an emergency due to safety.
The issue with Bloor is that this is the province. And the city can't really deny anything because of #Bill212
The issue with Bloor is that this is the province. And the city can't really deny anything because of #Bill212
October 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
. when faced with colder overnights, & to get work done before asphalt plants shut down, etc, daytime work can be requested. But is usually denied unless it's an emergency due to safety.
The issue with Bloor is that this is the province. And the city can't really deny anything because of #Bill212
The issue with Bloor is that this is the province. And the city can't really deny anything because of #Bill212
Bill212 supercedes permits.
Yes, they got them, as per process and they provided traffic management plans (for nighttime work), but changing them is not subject to process.
Loopholes galore when a bill exempts them from liability.
I dont even know if their plans were reviewed by an engineer.
Yes, they got them, as per process and they provided traffic management plans (for nighttime work), but changing them is not subject to process.
Loopholes galore when a bill exempts them from liability.
I dont even know if their plans were reviewed by an engineer.
October 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Bill212 supercedes permits.
Yes, they got them, as per process and they provided traffic management plans (for nighttime work), but changing them is not subject to process.
Loopholes galore when a bill exempts them from liability.
I dont even know if their plans were reviewed by an engineer.
Yes, they got them, as per process and they provided traffic management plans (for nighttime work), but changing them is not subject to process.
Loopholes galore when a bill exempts them from liability.
I dont even know if their plans were reviewed by an engineer.
CITY NEXT DOOR: For all of us in Ontario 🙏 Cycle Toronto #BikeTO taking #BikeLanes battle to Supreme Court ⚖️ if leave given to appeal Ontario government plan to tear out target #BikeLanes per #Bill212, which also scraps #RoadDiet designs for quick-build #CompleteStreets in #bikeMississauga 🚲
We’re asking the Supreme Court of Canada to hear our case and defend our Charter right to life and security of the person (s. 7). Stand in solidarity with protesters and exercise your Charter right to peaceful assembly (s. 2(c)).
Oct 13. 5pm to late
Tom Riley Park (Bloor & Islington)
Oct 13. 5pm to late
Tom Riley Park (Bloor & Islington)
October 14, 2026 at 3:51 AM
CITY NEXT DOOR: For all of us in Ontario 🙏 Cycle Toronto #BikeTO taking #BikeLanes battle to Supreme Court ⚖️ if leave given to appeal Ontario government plan to tear out target #BikeLanes per #Bill212, which also scraps #RoadDiet designs for quick-build #CompleteStreets in #bikeMississauga 🚲
This is a very effective presentation on turning movement count (TMC) #opendata that is publicly available on the Toronto website. More of this type of data daylighting is needed on corridors under threat by #bill212! (Hint: pattern looks similar!) #biketo
From @graphicmatt.com newsletter, on the transformation of mode count at Mill & Cherry: "Those two August counts are pretty darn remarkable, and do a good job of validating the work that went into building the West Don Lands into a walkable urban neighbourhood." #walkTO
September 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Premier Doug Ford’s government recently passed Bill 212, a controversial legislation aimed at dismantling major bike lanes in Toronto, but cycling advocates are raising concerns about safety and mayhem. #nownews #cdnpoli #bill212
nowtoronto.com/news/fords-b...
nowtoronto.com/news/fords-b...
Ford’s battle against bike lanes, the controversy behind Bill 212 - NOW Toronto
In a move that has sparked widespread debate and protests, Premier Doug Ford’s government recently passed Bill 212, a controversial legislation aimed at dismantling major bike lanes in Toronto.
nowtoronto.com
November 28, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Premier Doug Ford’s government recently passed Bill 212, a controversial legislation aimed at dismantling major bike lanes in Toronto, but cycling advocates are raising concerns about safety and mayhem. #nownews #cdnpoli #bill212
nowtoronto.com/news/fords-b...
nowtoronto.com/news/fords-b...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
As you might know #Bill212 is more about #Hwy413, but this is another example of why the bike lane should stay and #DougFord should say out of municipal affairs. #OnPoli #CdnPoli #ClimateCrisis
As you might know #Bill212 is more about #Hwy413, but this is another example of why the bike lane should stay and #DougFord should say out of municipal affairs. #OnPoli #CdnPoli #ClimateCrisis
Toronto Fire worried Bloor bike lanes would slow response times, documents reveal
The decision to install temporary bike lanes during COVID — most became permanent — seemed to come as a surprise at the time to the then-fire chief.
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:37 PM
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
As you might know #Bill212 is more about #Hwy413, but this is another example of why the bike lane should stay and #DougFord should say out of municipal affairs. #OnPoli #CdnPoli #ClimateCrisis
As you might know #Bill212 is more about #Hwy413, but this is another example of why the bike lane should stay and #DougFord should say out of municipal affairs. #OnPoli #CdnPoli #ClimateCrisis
One of the biggest issues in #Ontario and #Canadian politics is #bill212. Removal of bike lanes is wrong, but behind the scenes is #hwy413 The other untalked about part of the bill gives #DougFord more powers to push this #Environment al disaster. secure.gpo.ca/no-to-bill-2...
Say NO to Bill 212 | Ontario Greens
If Bill 212 passes, it will allow Doug Ford to rip up bike lanes in downtown Toronto, costing up to $50 million dollars. Ontario Greens are fighting back. Help bolster our efforts!
secure.gpo.ca
November 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM
One of the biggest issues in #Ontario and #Canadian politics is #bill212. Removal of bike lanes is wrong, but behind the scenes is #hwy413 The other untalked about part of the bill gives #DougFord more powers to push this #Environment al disaster. secure.gpo.ca/no-to-bill-2...