One of the few good pieces of news I’ve heard recently is this:

cbc.ca/…/ontario-appeal-court-ruling-bike-lanes-r…

In Ontario, Canada, the court of appeals ruled that it was unconstitutional to remove bike lanes from three major streets in Toronto. The court determined that removing the lanes would put bicyclists at increased risks of harm and death. In addition, it showed that adding extra lanes for cars wouldn’t meaningfully reduce congestion. Expert evidence showed 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”.

This is all stuff that people in favour of cycling and mass transit have believed for decades. But, it’s now part of a decision in a court. IMO that’s a pretty huge win.

Ontario appeals court ruling that blocked Toronto bike lane removals | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford's government is appealing an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision from last month that struck down its plan to remove bike lanes on three major Toronto streets. 

CBC