This proposal is a shameful…

This proposal is a shameful waste of taxpayer money!

The existence of bike lanes makes it possible for people to SAFELY use their bikes rather than cars on high traffic routes. Bikes also reduce the load on public transit systems. This legislation is symptomatic of the Ontario government's continuing obsession to tamper with municipal affairs. This legislation is also clearly targeted at Toronto but will have a chilling effect on other municipalities.

I live in St. Catharines and we too have bike lanes. I use them daily. These lanes are key for cyclists to feel and be safe on the roads. It also reduces the anxiety that drivers feel when passing a cyclist and there isn't a bike lane. More people using bicycles will lower the volume of vehicles on our roads. You can see this at work in places like Copenhagen.