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2025-07-30 17:56 UTC

Huge news in Ontario today! This will benefit people who cycle, but it will also benefit people who drive cars — though some of them might not know it yet. &quot;Justice Paul Schabas concluded Wednesday that the bike lane removals will not reduce congestion. In his written decision, Schabas highlighted expert evidence ‘which establishes that bicycle lanes, and in particular separated or protected bicycle lanes, reduce motor vehicle traffic congestion by providing an alternative method of transportation that is safer for all users of the roads.’” #Cycling #BikeTooter #ONpoli https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-ford-bike-lane-toronto-court-ruling-1.7597460

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@uxmark@mstdn.ca 2025-07-30 18:41

For folks who are interested, Justice Schabas’s actual judgment makes for engaging and invigorating reading. He has little time for the government’s lazy, BS “reasoning” and he makes it crystal clear why. (Edited to correct “Judge Schabas" to “Justice Schabas”) #Cyclng #BikeTooter #ONpoli #Toronto #BikeTo https://assets.nationbuilder.com/cycletoronto/pages/8767/attachments/original/1753891585/Cycle_Toronto_v._AGO_Reasons_for_Judgment_PBS_July_30_2025.pdf?1753891585

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@monicarooney@mstdn.ca 2025-07-30 19:38

@uxmark I used to work with Paul! Always liked him even though he was a partner 🤪🤣

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@Kellyshenanigans@yeg.bike 2025-07-30 21:40

@uxmark so glad!!! Hope to use this to help our fight with the mayor and province here in Halifax.

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@enobacon@urbanists.social 2025-07-31 02:43

@uxmark case law on #inducedDemand!? It's like science but for lawmakers.

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