The goal of this bill and…

The goal of this bill and the proposed solution contradict one another. Adding lanes to roads does not reduce gridlock and save time. All research on this topic proves that, due to induced demand, adding lanes increases gridlock rather than reduces it. This bill is like saying you want to cool your house down, but instead of turning on the AC, you turn on the furnace.

The only way to reduce gridlock is to provide efficient, high-quality alternative means of transportation. The more alternatives there are to driving, the fewer drivers there will be on the roads. If the province truly wants to reduce gridlock, it should be investing in/supporting bike lanes, subways, LRTs, priority signaling, and a multitude of other items that will significantly improve alternative modes of transportation and reduce the number of cars on the road.