I am writing in urgent…

I am writing in urgent opposition of Bill 212. As a driver and bicyclist who commutes to work on bicycle, I am in favour of building out a safe bike lane network. Evidence shows that bike lanes invite more people to get out of their cars and commute in a safe and healthy way, while reducing emissions and creating safe space on the road for those who must drive. (Look at the massive increase in Toronto BikeShare ridership in the past few years.) The bike lanes in Toronto have kept me safe, including visits to hospitals using the University Avenue bike lanes. The number one cause of congestion is more cars. We must continue to build bike lanes, accelerate the development of an expanded and electrified GO transit system, and improve the bike/train connection like many Asian and European countries have done, to improve traffic flow, enhance quality of life, and tackle climate change. Bill 212 takes Ontario in the exact opposite direction of what attracts business and talent to high-performing jurisdictions. Please withdraw this Bill for the good of the province and its citizens.