This comment will not matter…

This comment will not matter because the government is not interested in doing what is best for the community or what is evidence-based. The Ford government repeatedly cites a decade-old and irrelevant figure to paint an inaccurate picture of cycling in Toronto. There are much more relevant figures available to the government but they choose to manipulate public perception and pander for political gain. I am not going to cite those numbers here because I am certain that the government is already aware and choosing to ignore these.

Our metrics for evaluating projects should consider the efficiency and safety of movement of PEOPLE, whether they are in vehicles or not. Prioritizing one method of transit is a narrow view and will lead to higher costs, longer travel times, and deaths. This is in addition to additional economic losses created by undermining our transportation systems.

With an ever-densifying Toronto (based on provincial targets), the best way to move PEOPLE can only be achieved with a holistic view. Transit alternatives such as the Eglinton LRT can have a massive impact on vehicle traffic and travel times. Cycle paths such as those on Bloor and University are already moving numbers of cyclists that are comparable to vehicular traffic.

None of this is news to the current provincial government. Unfortunately, though, they are choosing to pander to their supporters at the cost of the economy and public safety - all while stoking divisions within the province. This is not leadership.