Fourth arrest made in Etobicoke bike lane protests as removal work continues
Adult arrested on suspicion of mischief and obstructing police Monday; cycling advocates have been demonstrating since last week against Bloor Street West lane removal.
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Another person has been arrested for mischief and obstructing police during ongoing protests against the removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke. The arrest occurred Monday shortly after 1:15 p.m., though formal charges have not yet been laid.
As crews have been steadily working on dismantling the bike lanes, cycling advocates and allies have been demonstrating alongside them since last week, attempting to slow down their progress and continuing to voice their opposition to the removal. Over the past week, three other people were arrested and charged with mischief and obstructing police, including two-time Canadian Paralympian Aly Van Wyck-Smart, who was protesting in a wheelchair.
Cycling advocates call the infrastructure "life-saving," while the provincial government under Premier Doug Ford's administration has ordered the removal as part of a broader push to eliminate priority bus lanes across the province.
At a glance
Where are the bike lanes being removed?
Bloor Street West in Etobicoke.
Why is the provincial government removing these bike lanes?
The removal is part of a broader push by Premier Doug Ford's administration to eliminate priority bus lanes across the province.
When did the protests begin?
Cycling advocates began demonstrating the week before Monday, October 19, 2026, as removal work started.
