What a simplistic, stupid,…

What a simplistic, stupid, moronic proposal. Talk about overriding local democracy and governance by a paternalistic, micromanaging Premier - all the while ignoring evidence, expertise and good design. I've commuted by car for years - soul crushing being stuck in a tin can. But I moved close enough to my job to commute by bicycle year round in southern Ontario - before bike lanes, when "bike lanes" were pained gutters and now improvements with separation and safety for the non-motorist in mind. As safety improved, as the bike lanes became extensive enough, I've seen an explosion of not just die hard cyclists like myself - but people on all sorts of mobility devices make use of these pathways - getting cars off of the road. It's better for their health, it saves them a lot of money and it's better for the environment all while meeting neighbours and other travelers on the bike lanes and paths. The employer doesn't have to waste large amounts of [valuable] space to provide [expensive] parking and we can all do with less pavement in the world. As family members have aged and been unable to drive - being forced onto unsafe sidewalks (narrow, bumpy) for their mobility devices and then have them resort to using the road - when a bike lane would be exactly what they need to get their groceries and other chores done.
It's high time that we stopped worshiping at the alter of the automobile - and made a society where ALL people can get around without being forced into expensive, polluting and dangerous cars.