Linton

Councillors Iain Linton, Clare Maitland, Barry Douglas, James Adams and provost Claire Leitch were trustees of a company which provided leisure facilities at the centre at the time.

Linton alleges violations of Measure HLA in the summer of 2024 when the city repaved portions of Vermont Avenue without installing “protected bike lanes and pedestrian enhancements,” and a violation over the Metro board of directors’ recent decision to move forward on plans for the Vermont Transit Corridor to implement bus lanes without including new bike lanes.

“It is my hope that this lawsuit will bring the city to the negotiating table and will result in street improvements that save lives, foster public health, stem climate-harming emissions, and improve the quality of life for Vermont Avenue’s pedestrians, bus riders, and bicyclists,” Linton said in a statement on Streetsblog.

But citing a partnership agreement between the city and Metro, Linton alleges that the city can’t separate itself from Metro’s plan since it will fund portions of the project, review the project and be involved in the permitting process.

“Ultimately, the city is the guarantor of HLA,” Linton’s attorney, Mike Gatto said.