This Bill is deeply…

This Bill is deeply concerning for several reasons.
- Bikes do not cause congestion. Cars do. If we want to reduce gridlock we need to prioritize efficient modes of transit. Namely bikes, local transit, and intercity transit. Providing people with the choice to these modes of transportation will reduce the number of cars on the road, freeing up space for emergency vehicles and those who still wish to (or need to) drive.
- Bike lanes have proven to be both good for business and result in roads that are safer for everyone.
- Highways should connect cities together. They should not be used to transport people within a city. Building Highway 413 will destroy large swaths of livable space in the city. It will force people to travel longer distances to their jobs and induce a demand of cars, making congestion worse.
- The Province should not be dictating how municipalities design and build their roads, especially when the decisions are not backed by data. This red tape is effectively a ban on bike lanes and will do our cities tremendous harm in the years to come.