Ontario’s Court of Appeal has sided with Premier Doug Ford’s government, allowing the removal of 19 kilometers of protected bike lanes in Toronto. The ruling, released on Friday, overturns a previous decision from a lower court in July 2025 that had opposed the dismantling of the cycling infrastructure. This decision gives the green light to the province to proceed with plans to remove the bike lanes, a move that has been controversial since its initial announcement. Supporters of the bike lanes argue they enhance safety and promote active transportation, while the Ford government maintains the lanes cause congestion. The legal challenge centered on whether the province had the authority to make changes to city streets without proper consultation. Friday’s ruling effectively affirms that authority, ending the current legal battle over the bike lanes.