We have known since…

We have known since congestion first started becoming an issue in the 1930s that more lanes would not ease congestion. As Robert Moses built more bridges in NYC, the earliest example of this issue and pseudo-resolution, more vehicles flooded the streets and all new lanes/bridges remain congested. Urban planning, geography and public health data over the last 40+ years consistently demonstrates that active transportation (e.g., cycling) and transit are effective methods in addressing traffic congestion. Provincial reports show that the 413 will save at most 30 seconds. More car lanes in Ontario cities at the expense of lost bike lanes will fail to resolve congestion issues. The loss of bike lanes will result in injuries and fatalities which will add further costs and strain to emergency services, healthcare and the judicial system.

Not only is this legislation a gross overstepping of municipal policies and expertise, it is a dangerous and costly maneuver designed only to overshadow Ford's own corruption and incompetence.