Let's cut to the chase. I…

Let's cut to the chase.

I am not going to tell you what a genuinely terrible idea removing safe bike lanes would be, because others have likely already told you.

I am not going to tell you that doing so would be a slap in the face to the loved ones of the many people who have been struck and killed by cars while cycling.

I am not going to tell you what a colossal waste of money it would be to remove the newly created lanes on University would be, just as one example.

I am not going to tell you that promoting cycling means having fewer cars on the road, which I'm sure you can understand, reduces traffic.

What I will tell you, is how once again, you have attempted to cover up the true intentions of this bill by distracting the public with a low-hanging, controversial issue that is sure to cause public discourse.

This is your real goal, buried under the bike lane controversy:

" The Schedule enacts the Highway 413 Act, 2024. Section 2 of the Act provides an exemption from the Environmental Assessment Act for enterprises, activities, proposals, plans and programs for or related to Highway 413, including the Highway 413 Project and the Highway 413 early works projects. "

I don't know what makes you so intent on further gridlocking the GTA, pushing Ontarians (who are already feeling the effects of a poor economy) deeper into car dependency, ignoring environmental considerations, and any thought of growing a more effective public transportation system.

Perhaps it is because you cannot ride a bike yourself.

Anyways, we know what you're up to, don't think you have us fooled!

Yours truly,

A concerned citizen hoping for a better future