Ontario Appeal Court Says Ford Can Rip Out Toronto Bike Lanes The recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has sparked heated debate about the role of government and evidence based decision making in urban planning.
The ruling, which allows Premier Doug Ford's government to remove 19 kilometers of protected bike lanes in Toronto, marks a significant setback for advocates who have argued that such infrastructure is essential for promoting sustainable transportation and public health.
At issue is the proper role of government in regulating urban spaces. The appeals court judges seemed to imply that the Ford government's plans to remove bike lanes were not only constitutional but also desirable.