This proposed bill…

This proposed bill introduces significant financial risks to the province and local municipalities. Rejection of new cycling infrastructure, and the costly removal of existing infrastructure, does not resolve any of the geometric issues associated with congestion and road capacity that is primarily due to the space needed for motor vehicles.

Single-occupant, larger, passenger vehicles, and, perhaps more importantly, somewhat unregulated rideshare and delivery vehicles occupying curbside lanes are main culprits.

Removing dedicated facilities for alternative forms of transportation makes these options unavailable, requiring users to default to using their car or truck, adding more single-occupant vehicles to already congested corridors.

Legislators are strongly encouraged to learn more about "induced demand" and the benefit of alternative transportation facilities. This proposed legislation has the potential to dramatically impact the fiscal resiliency and safety of communities, the transportation network, and province. Please do not proceed with this.