This is an absurd over-reach…

This is an absurd over-reach by the provincial government. The decision to add bike lanes falls under municipal jurisdiction and the City of Toronto's decision to add bike lanes to key corridors was informed by public consultation and data. Torontonians - and Ontarians - elect municipal elected officials to oversee these key decisions. Bike lanes were part of the most recent mayoral campaign and Mayor Chow received a very solid mandate - that DID NOT INCLUDE removing bike lanes. Removing bike lanes will not only result in wasting tax payer dollars - but will also affect public safety for cyclists and motorists alike - and create more gridlock by closing corridors to remove them. The provincial government should spend its time and energy investing in public transportation and other key issues within its jurisdiction - paying for housing and homelessness supports, investing in education, improving healthcare, addressing climate change and more. Regarding gridlock - the province should remove the tolls on the 407 and proactively invest in key highway/expressway infrastructure so we don't see it crumble and lose key access points like the east gardiner.