This seems like a policy…

This seems like a policy that is much more about politicking than actually improving congestion. Induced demand (and concrete studies from many major cities) show that adding more vehicle lanes and/or more highways does nothing to improve congestion in the long-term. What does help is getting people out of vehicles by providing frequent and reliable transit options as well as safe ways to travel by bicycle or walking. Your plan is the exact opposite of that. You have provided no evidence to support your plan and instead rely on a few anecdotes. In addition to not improving congestion, this plan increases the risks for those travelling outside of a vehicle. This is misguided, poor policy in an attempt to garner a few votes in suburban ridings.