Court's finding against Ford offers new lane for cities to fight back

Court's finding against Ford offers new lane for cities to fight back

An Ontario Superior Court decision striking down the premier's plot to remove bike lanes in Toronto was a major blow to his government’s pro-car agenda. But for Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe, the ruling was more than just a win for one city — it reinforced municipal authority and supported safer, climate-friendly transportation across Ontario.

Ontario Court Strikes Down Ford Government's Bike Lane Removal Plan

An Ontario court ruled Wednesday that the provincial government’s plan to remove protected bike lanes from three major Toronto streets violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, finding the policy would put cyclists at “increased risk of harm and death” without evidence it would reduce traffic congestion.  The sweeping constitutional ruling, which Premier Doug […]