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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 05:03 p.m.

Toronto bike lane removal plan cleared by Ontario court

Original headline: Ontario’s top court clears way for Toronto bike lane removalThe Globe and Mail

Toronto bike lane removal plan cleared by Ontario court

Key takeaways

  • Ontario's Superior Court has overturned an initial ruling blocking Toronto's bike lane removal plan
  • The city can now proceed with removing several bike lanes as part of its transportation infrastructure overhaul
  • Concerns about traffic flow and cyclist safety were central to the court's decision

A Superior Court Justice has overturned an initial ruling that a Toronto bike lane removal plan was unconstitutional, allowing the city to proceed with the project. The original decision was made in response to concerns raised by cyclists and motorists about the impact on traffic flow. The city had planned to remove several bike lanes as part of its transportation infrastructure overhaul.

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