Bike lanes are a hugely…

Bike lanes are a hugely important part of urban infrastructure, especially in densely populated areas like the GTA. Making room for cyclists has multiple benefits not just for individuals, but for the whole community by reducing the number of cars on the road, lowering air pollution and making for an overall healthier, cleaner city. Making more space for cars doesnt reduce traffic congestion in the long-term. Reducing traffic requires getting people out of cars and into alternate forms of transportation like bikes and mass public transit. There are decades of research and expertise in urban planning that support the necessity of alternatives to car travel for healthy functioning cities. And thats without even mentioning the potential impact on CO2 emissions and the urgent need for countries like Canada to do our part in facing the undeniable climate crisis currently making itself known in devastating ways across the globe. The way forward for our cities and our province is not overbearing micromanagment and useless red tape that serves nothing but a political vendetta.