Just this year, six cyclists…

Just this year, six cyclists were killed on Toronto’s streets. Bill 212 disregards the safety of these individuals, which is not only unacceptable; but dangerous.

Limiting bike lanes undermines efforts to make our roads safer for all users. By encouraging more cycling and creating designated lanes, we protect cyclists, reduce traffic congestion, and make the streets safer for everyone — drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.

Not only that, but this Bill is completely anti evidence and anti best practice. No self respecting engineer or professional would every put their name on it. The government is skewing data, not consulting municipalities, and creating a culture war around fake facts. It's disheartening that the Premier is putting kids biking to school with parents or students finding an affordable way to get around at incredible risk to win an election and take attention away from the horrid environment destruction of hwy 413.

One of the biggest concerns with the proposed legislation is that it would limit municipalities’ ability to make decisions based on their communities’ specific needs. I highly doubt that highway designers with no local context from MTO or the Minister's office have the expertise to determine what's best on local roads.

I urge the Government of Ontario to reconsider the proposed legislation and adopt a more forward-thinking and EVIDENCE BASED approach to transportation. Rather than reverting to outdated, car-centric policies THAT ARE PROVEN TO FAIL MISERABLY, we must invest in a diverse range of public transportation options, including cycling infrastructure, to make our roads safer and our cities more sustainable.