Share this Story : Bike lanes to remain a priority in Ottawa despite new provincial rules, Sutcliffe says Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Bike lanes to remain a priority in Ottawa despite new provincial rules, Sutcliffe says 'It's all about striking the right balance and serving the needs of everyone,' says Sutcliffe Get the latest from Blair Crawford straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Blair Crawford Published Oct 17, 2024 • Last updated 14 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Commuters use downtown bike lanes on Laurier Avenue near Metcalfe Thursday morning.
Photo by JULIE OLIVER / POSTMEDIA Article content Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city intends to keep investing in cycling infrastructure even as the provincial government brings in new rules to restrict bicycle lanes in what Ontario municipalities complain is a “significant overreach” of provincial power. The Conservative government of Premier Doug Ford confirmed this week that it will have veto power to block bike lanes that would remove a lane for vehicles. Ford has complained about gridlock on Toronto’s Bloor Street, blaming it on new bike lanes that he described as “an absolute disaster.
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