Bill 212 isn't just about…

Bill 212 isn't just about removing bike lanes—it’s also about adding more cars to the road and with that, more pollution. Taking out bike lanes in Toronto’s busiest areas would mean more people using cars for short trips that could easily be done by bike. This adds up to more traffic, more emissions, and worse air quality for everyone.

Toronto already has issues with air pollution, and bike lanes have been one step in the right direction to reduce that. Fewer bike lanes means that people who want to bike might feel unsafe and end up driving instead. All those extra cars on the road mean more greenhouse gases and more traffic jams, which doesn’t just waste time but also pumps out even more pollution as cars sit idle.

For a city like Toronto, which is aiming to be more sustainable, removing bike lanes seems to contradict what we need right now. It’s frustrating because keeping these lanes would help cut emissions and create a more breathable, walkable city for everyone, not just those who drive. Bill 212 feels like it’s missing the bigger picture when it comes to making our cities healthier and more livable.