The Ontario government…

The Ontario government should not be able to remove or impact bike lanes within the city of Toronto. City planning should be governed municipally and not used as a pawn for provincial politics. If the provincial government wants to discuss traffic, they can look to their own jurisdiction of metrolinx projects causing congestion without the diversionary and divisive tactic of pointing at bike lanes. Bike lanes reduce congestion by providing a life saving alternative form of travel, reducing pressure on car travel. As both a driver (primarily) and a cyclist (rarely) I appreciate bike lanes to formalize how cars and bikes interact on busy city streets and believe they reduce conflict and save lives. The Ford gov should pay attention to fixing Metrolinx and stop strong-arming municipal politics as a diversionary tactic.