This bill serves no purpose…

This bill serves no purpose. The province should not be interfering with the decisions of local cities and communities about their local transportation options. Plus, it will add needless time and red-tape, and slow-down any progress those communities are making with their transportation infrastructure plans. As a driver I would rather have cyclists in protected bike lanes than travelling in open busy streets, They are very vulnerable and even minor interactions with a car/truck could be devastating for them. Not to mention, the amount of young people who can not yet drive or chose not to drive, they should feel safe when biking, and I as a driver would feel more comfortable knowing they are in a protected bike lane.