Why is 413 included in this…

Why is 413 included in this proposal on cycling infrastructure? This should be a separate bill.

Second, this proposal on cycling lanes is preposterous. My tax dollars should not be spent undoing work that makes communities safer.

We need this money invested in health care.

As both a driver and a cyclist I understand how important both modes of transport infrastructure are.

I have lived and commuted in Toronto and Kitchener by bike and by car for the last 10 years and found cycling to be a much more enjoyable way to get around. Other drivers should be happy; one less vehicle on the road.

I have also been in a pretty bad accident on Spadina due to painted line unprotected bike lanes. We were in the right track, but your proposal, Doug, is going to see more injury and deaths of cyclists.

With 22,000 people visiting "The Well" at Front/Spadina every day, and 11,000 residents there, it is simply required to have an alternative method of transport to get to this location. This is just one example of a development that was built with the expectation residents and visitors would not own or use cars.

If you want to sort out gridlock, perhaps tax the Gardiner and use that money on go train service.

Or reduce parking on Bloor.

And back to the 413; this highway or not required. Subsidize the 407, is would be cheaper.

I understand I'm speaking to a brick wall here, but your ideas and projects are not "for the people". The people want better healthcare, lower mortgage and rent, a strong economy, and less government interference. Spending money on removing bike lanes; building an unnecessary highway; and dropping millions to tear up and agreement to have alcohol in gas stations a few months before it could happen for free.

You are ruining Ontario, my friend.