This is absolutely…

This is absolutely ridiculous Government over reach.

Keep the power with municipalities to decide how to deal with bike lanes. They are the ones who will know what is needed within their boundaries.

Already it appears that with this change, Toronto may lose 3 major bike lanes. This small but significant progress has taken far too long and now sits on the precipice of being reversed.

While major cities of the world, have or are looking at taking steps to reduce the need to drive and improve bikeability. Toronto, by virtue of Ontario, will be taking steps back.

While major cities of the world, look to reduce carbon emissions. Toronto, by virtue of Ontario, seeks to increase the use of gasoline guzzling cars.

While major cities of the world, look to protect citizens and provide safety for bikers. Toronto, by virtue of Ontario, seeks to actively put them in harms way.

Do the right thing and keep municipal bike planning with the municipalities.