Dear Premier Ford, Registry,…

Dear Premier Ford, Registry, and all representatives of Ontario, this message is to alert you that Bill 212’s efforts to remove bicycle infrastructure, and the fact that this will incite an anti cyclist culture war in cities and beyond, is extremely dangerous for my community and every person and family across the province who travels by bike. Removing protection for cyclists on roads, and preventing further protection from being built, will allow for more people to be injured and killed on bikes. I am also concerned that resentment on both sides of the bike lane “issue” will stoke violence and further danger amongst understandably angry (and predictably spiteful) motorists, cyclists, protestors, police, and onlookers alike. You can simply reduce gridlock instead, by reducing the number of cars on the road. This can be achieved through investments in reliable, convenient, accessible public transit and active transportation options that allow people to leave their cars at home, thereby saving money, improving traffic, and saving lives. Thank you.