I am writing to express my…

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed legislation that would restrict bike lanes on major roads. While I understand the frustration that many drivers feel about traffic congestion, placing the blame on bike lanes overlooks some key points.

In the past decade, the GTA’s population has grown significantly, leading to a rise in car ownership. I’ve seen this firsthand—many of my friends bought cars during the pandemic to avoid public transit. However, road capacity hasn’t kept up with this growth. Without offering alternatives, we’re only making congestion worse by forcing more people to rely on cars, rather than promoting safer and more sustainable transportation options.

For cities to thrive, we need to expand—not reduce—active transportation options. By investing in biking infrastructure and public transit, we can create long-term solutions that benefit everyone. We know that people are more likely to bike when they feel safe, and removing bike lanes will only push more people back into cars, worsening the problem we’re aiming to solve.

I urge you to reconsider this legislation and focus on solutions that improve safety and reduce congestion for everyone.

Thank you for your time and consideration.