The Ontario government has announced plans to proceed with the removal and reconfiguration of bike lanes on several major roads in Toronto, as stated in a recent announcement. The decision involves restoring motor vehicle lanes that had been converted into bike lanes on key streets such as Bloor Street, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Queen’s Park, Queen’s Park Crescent, and Avenue Road.
This move follows a ruling by Ontario’s court of appeal in August, permitting the Ford government to eliminate 19 kilometers of protected bike lanes in Toronto, overturning a previous decision from July 2025. The province has initiated a request for proposals to assess and offer design options for reinstating vehicle lanes on specific sections of Toronto’s busiest streets. These proposals will also explore possibilities for either maintaining or reorganizing bike lanes.
Furthermore, immediate action is being taken to restore motor vehicle lanes on Bloor Street W., commencing east of a 600-meter segment at Clissold Road where vehicle lanes were already reinstated in December 2025. This decision reflects the government’s commitment to addressing transportation infrastructure changes in the city.