New Rules for Bike Lanes in Alberta
Introduction
The Alberta government wants new laws this autumn. They want to control bike lanes in cities.
Main Body
Minister Devin Dreeshen says some bike lanes make traffic bad. He says cars cannot move fast. Some people complained about parking and long trips to work. Mayor Jeromy Farkas of Calgary does not like this plan. He says bike lanes keep students safe. He thinks the government should help people walking instead. Other people are angry too. Doug Clark from Bike Calgary says the province should not do this. He says they might go to court to stop the law.
Conclusion
The Alberta government is asking cities for more information. They want to take control of the bike lanes.
Learning
🚦 The 'Action' Words
In this story, people are talking about things they want or do. Look at how we use these words to show feelings or plans:
- Want Used for a wish. (Example: "The government wants new laws.")
- Like Used for a feeling. (Example: "Mayor Farkas does not like this plan.")
- Say Used for speaking. (Example: "He says cars cannot move fast.")
💡 Quick Tip: Making it Negative
To say 'no', we add do not or does not before the action word:
- I do not like (General)
- He does not like (One person)
From the text: "He does not like this plan."