This proposal is…

This proposal is fundamentally flawed and repeatedly the words used in it are biased towards drivers.

Where is the inclusion of others affected by the proposal? People that live on this street will be affected. Do you think they want more cars in their neighbourhood?

How do Provincial planners or traffic engineers think they will understand the impacts to all users of the roadway? Looking at a plan on a screen is not the same thing as living in that City, even if they visit the site.

The proposal only speaks to time and goods. Where is the safety? The safety of all road users is important. It is disgusting when peoples time and convenience are ahead of people being injured or killed.

The prioritization of highways over other modes of transport is misplaced. There are better ways of creating efficiencies without differing to more cars and trucks. Where is the investment in rail for goods? Inside cities, cargo bikes and variants are faster, more efficient, less congesting, and produce no pollutants while being used.

The continued commitment, and in the case reversion, to cars is sad. Cars are noisy, polluting, and dangerous to everyone outside them. Catering to cars is not the solution of a progressive city or Province. Time to move forward.

I drive and ride a bike. Both of them for commuting, travel, and sport. I have raced cars and raced bicycles, and even use my car to transport my bicycle. Still cars are not the answer to the future of travel, efficiency and goods. The mindset that cars are always the priority and always the answer needs to stop.