I strongly opposed this…

I strongly opposed this proposed legislation. It is shortsighted and dangerous, and will put lives at risk by removing/preventing essential safe cycling infrastructure. It is extremely misleading to claim that this bill will reduce gridlock, as study after study shows that adding bike lanes reduces traffic congestion. There are few, if any, studies that I indicate the opposite, so it appears this government does not rely on research or fact when establishing policies. Furthermore, this bill would reduce municipal autonomy and override local decisionmaking, which is antithetical to this government and the Premier's previously stated priorities, as evidenced in past legislation ie. "strong mayor" powers. Why has the Premier flip-flopped on this? One can only conclude that this anti-cycling rhetoric is being employed to distract the public from the fact that this bill would also reduce property owners' appeal rights with regard to expropriations. This proposed legislation is unconscionable, and even this government, which has a poor track record, should be ashamed.