As written this is an…

As written this is an egregious overreach; the sloppiness of this bill is an absolute embarrassment to all Ontarians.

Reviewing municipal biking infrastructure proposals and creating resources for municipalities to engage with during planning is reasonable. Creating additional safety specific requirements that municipalities have to satisfy to protect both cyclists and drivers is reasonable. Stipulating that the ministry has the final say within a designated radius of major highway infrastructure is reasonable.

But as is written, this bill addresses none of the above. It is clearly and unambiguously designed to punish cyclists and investment in cycling infrastructure. It is designed to waste taxpayer money. It is designed to incompetently meddle in municipal affairs.

Please do better. It is absolutely shameful that this is the best that the OPC can put together to try and address the very real infrastructure issues municipalities have. Why should Ontarians trust government with the execution of these reviews when private sector naturally attracts better talent? The government should stick to establishing boundaries and not take the execution into their own hands.