No evidence has proven that…

No evidence has proven that removing and/or limiting bike lanes will minimize gridlock. Decades of research have shown how induced demand has made gridlock even worse. To reduce gridlock, cities must provide people with more options to get where they need to go. These options include promoting active transportation such as adding cycling lanes, not removing them. From an equity perspective, this act does not consider the fact that there are thousands of Ontarians who rely on cycling infrastructure since they cannot afford a car or are unable to drive.

This act also puts the safety of cyclists in danger due to the lack of separation from cars. In the age of new mobility, the consensus among cities is that they must plan to move people, not cars. Not only does this way give people options for how they get around, but it also reduces demand for driving. However, this act is another example of how irresponsible this government is by ignoring modern-day planning practices and research, in favour of their political agenda. This over-step truly shows how irresponsible this government has been by moving forward their political agenda at the expense of Ontarians.