An Ontario judge has issued an injunction to prevent the provincial government from dismantling three Toronto bike lanes while a Constitutional challenge is underway. Justice Paul Schabas highlighted the case's significant constitutional implications, emphasizing the need to balance the government's legislative authority with the protection of individual rights under the Charter. Advocacy lawyers claim the proposed removal jeopardizes cyclist safety and does not align with the government's stated goal of alleviating traffic congestion, countering government arguments that support the removal of bike lanes as a necessary measure against gridlock.
An Ontario judge has granted an injunction that bars the provincial government from tearing out three Toronto bike lanes while a constitutional challenge is decided.
The judge's ruling emphasized the importance of balancing governmental rights and protecting the rights of individuals as outlined in the Charter.
Lawyers representing cyclists argue that the removal of bike lanes increases safety risks and contradicts the government's goals of reducing traffic congestion.
The Progressive Conservative government's law, empowering it to convert bike lanes to vehicle lanes, is questioned by advocates citing potential increases in traffic issues.
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