To whom it may concern, I…

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my concern regarding Mr. Doug Ford’s new proposed bill 212. As an Ontario resident, I worry that this bill blatantly counteracts the goal of making Ontario cities safer, more vibrant and more liveable for residents. The evidence is clear, removing cycling infrastructure will not only increase car traffic but render our roads much less safe for bike commuters, families, and cyclists alike.

On a personal note, a family member of mine was recently hit by a car in tragic accident in Ontario. The incident took place at very unsafe juncture in the road and could have been avoided if safer cycling infrastructure was in place. My family member, at a young age, has been undergoing intensive hospital care. She now faces the prospect of serious health impairments for the rest of her life, or devastatingly, her life might end in the prime of her youth. We need safe cycling options in our province. Removing cycling infrastructure will not remove cyclist from our roads, instead it will lead to more tragic deaths and injuries. Ontario cyclists are taxpayers, we are voters, and we deserve access to safe cycling infrastructure.

Thank you for your consideration regarding this important issue.