I am firmly and entirely…

I am firmly and entirely against the proposed Act, both in terms of its specific contents and its general intent. The notion that bicycle lanes cause and/or significantly exacerbate vehicular traffic is frankly ludicrous, and is not supported by research. Allocating space in the right-of-way for cyclists to travel safely is good policy - this is vital infrastructure for a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly mode of active transportation.

Promoting street design that prioritizes cars over all other forms of mobility will generate more traffic. Given the growing populations of Ontario's urban centres, the only way to reduce vehicle traffic is to invest in viable transportation alternatives to cars, such as cycling. In addition to the efficiency of cycling, it provides physical health benefits ,and is a carbon-free method of transportation. Cycling infrastructure requires significantly less paved area in comparison to vehicle lanes, has a lower maintenance cost, saving taxpayers money. Investing in bicycle lanes pays off in all regards.

If enacted, Bill 212 would be detrimental across the board. I urge the government to abandon this ill-conceived plan to cause greater car dependency across Ontario.
Thank you for your consideration of my comment.