Injunctive Relief in the Context of a Constitutional Challenge to Toronto’s Bike Lanes

Melanie Zetusian, an associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, recently wrote an article for the Ontario Bar Association titled, "Injunctive Relief in the Context of a Constitutional Challenge to Toronto’s Bike Lanes."

In October 2024, the Government of Ontario enacted the Reducing Gridlock, Saving Your Time Act, 2024. On November 21, 2024, the Ontario government introduced an amendment that would require the Minister of Transportation to remove three bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, and University Avenue in the City of Toronto (the “Target Bike Lane Removal Provision”). The impugned provision was part of a series of amendments to the Highway Traffic Act in which Ontario has, among other things, required that the City of Toronto seek provincial government approval prior to installing bike lanes that would reduce the number of lanes available for motor vehicle travel.

To read the full article, please visit the Ontario Bar Association's website.