This bill is an…

This bill is an irresponsible and short-sighted approach that compromises public safety and wastes taxpayer money. Removing bike lanes and scaling back bike infrastructure directly endangers citizens, particularly as Ontario cities face increasing traffic congestion, pollution, and a need for safer, more sustainable transportation options.

Bike lanes are not luxuries—they are essential infrastructure. They protect cyclists, reduce accidents, and encourage more people to choose an environmentally friendly mode of transport. Eliminating these lanes only reinforces car dependency, ignores climate change, and disregards the needs of citizens who rely on bikes for their daily commutes. Not to mention the people in mobility scooters who rely on bike lines to navigate the city.

Furthermore, this plan is an expensive step backward. The funds required to dismantle existing bike infrastructure would be far better spent on improving our roads, sidewalks, access to healthcare, and enhancing public transportation. Investing in biking infrastructure promotes healthier lifestyles, reduces traffic, and lowers long-term costs for both individuals and the government.

This bill is misguided and illogical. Rather than stripping away the progress made toward safer streets, Ontario should be enhancing and expanding bike infrastructure to build a future that is safer, greener, and more accessible for all.