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• Cre at a groundb re ak ing, e com pre h e nsiv P de st e e rian Pl b y an 2008 t at w ilprov an inspiring and h l ide de t e d b l print f a w alab l ail ue or k e Toront o. • Finish t e cycl corridors cal d f h ing l or e in t e Bik e Pl t at span t e Cit h an h h y, nort t sout , e ast t w e st and go h o h o b e yond t e Bik e Pl t cre at ne w h an o e corridors. • Incre ase t e use of cycl and w aling h ing k t conduct cit b usine ss. o y • M ak e it e asie r t cre at t m porary and o e e pe rm ane nt pe de st rian-onl zone s. y
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