This policy will not reduce…

This policy will not reduce congestion but will lead to death of local residents. This is grotesque government overreach. Why is an MPP from the Kingston area, or from South Western Ontario making local decisions about Toronto street designs? We have local representatives to make local decisions.

I live in Toronto. I do not own a car. Why is my and my family's ability to get to work, school, or to go shopping not treated with the same priority as someone who does not live in my community, does not pay taxes in my community, do not live or shop in my community? Why is someone's ability to not have a minor inconvenience when driving through my community a greater priority then mine? I actually stop and shop on the main streets. The cars just go by out to the suburbs, let them take the back streets without businesses.

We know about induced demand. We know for a fact removal of bike lanes will not increase traffic flow. Toronto had bad traffic in the 70's with a way lower population, but same road width. Has this government completely given up on any climate goals even when it doesn't cost money, and they don't need to do anything. I bike year round as my primary method of transportation instead of polluting. Why must I risk my life even more to do this, for a policy which will not even improve things for cars. Why are you wasting money on this when healthcare is failing in the province. Education is failing in the province. Housing is failing in the province. Intermodal street designs are succeeding in Toronto and need to be left alone or the blood will be on your hands.