An Ontario court has dismissed the Ford government's appeal against an injunction that temporarily prevents it from removing three major bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue in Toronto. This decision means the bike lanes will remain until a judge rules on a Charter challenge led by Cycle Toronto, which argues the law enabling removal is unconstitutional and endangers cyclists. The government, however, stated it would continue design work for future removals.
Court rejects Ford government's appeal of injunction stopping it from removing bike lanes
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An Ontario court has dismissed the Ford government's appeal against an injunction that temporarily prevents it from removing three major bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue in Toronto. This decision means the bike lanes will remain until a judge rules on a Charter challenge led by Cycle Toronto, which argues the law enabling removal is unconstitutional and endangers cyclists. The government, however, stated it would continue design work for future removals.
Trending- 1 This spring (2025): Superior Court Justice Paul Schabas ordered the injunction
- 2 Tuesday (July 8, 2025): Divisional Court panel dismissed the government's appeal
- 3 July 9, 2025: Article published
- Bike lanes remain in place temporarily
- Legal challenge continues
- Government will continue design work for future removals
What: An Ontario court rejected the Ford government's appeal of an injunction preventing the removal of Toronto bike lanes.
When: Ruling dated Tuesday (July 8, 2025). Published July 9, 2025. Injunction ordered this spring.
Where: Ontario court, Toronto, Bloor Street, Yonge Street, University Avenue.
Why: The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the injunction which cited public interest in cyclist safety and lack of evidence for congestion reduction. Cycle Toronto argues the law is unconstitutional and puts lives at risk.
How: A three-judge Divisional Court panel dismissed the motion for leave to appeal.