I am outraged at the…

I am outraged at the audacity of suggesting that removing and reducing bike lanes is in any way relevant or effective for reducing traffic congestion, and that provincial approval would be relevant to these discussions. This proposal will only increase traffic congestion, increase injuries and deaths of cyclists, further discourage people from using an environmentally-friendly and effective means of transport, and decrease quality of life in Ontarian cities.

I lived in the Netherlands for many years before moving back to Ontario, and I assure you: making cities more accessible and safe for biking is something to aspire to. It promotes a more vibrant city environment, benefits local businesses immensely, ameliorates air quality, and just plain makes for a better place to live.

Please allow municipalities to pursue bike lane projects as suits their cities, and protect and expand existing bike infrastructure infrastructure.