The Premier recently…

The Premier recently commented that a meager 1.2% of Torontonians use the bike lanes. I'd like to remind the Premier that is false and that correct number in 70%. This is 7 out of every 10 Torontonians. If the Premier truly believes in relieving congestion then the Premier will not move forward on this bill. Should the Premier and his government move forward on this bill not only will the streets of University, Yonge and Bloor will experience levels of congestion that haven't been seen in years. The results will not just be catestrophic for drivers but people living in and along these streets. With noise by-laws being broken due to the honking of horns the results will be catestrophic.

Additionally, the Bill also wishes to expedite the construction of Highway 413. I am also very much against as it will do nothing to combat traffic on the highway network. The reason for this is induced demand or generated traffic: The principle being that while over the short-term the new highway will result in shorter travel time. However, over the long-term the supply of cars will reach the demands of the highway resulting in travel time and congestion to increase yet again. You need only look at Los Angeles which has notriously terrible traffic, inspite of a 40 lane highway.

Because of these reasons and many others I strongly urge this government to put an end to this bill.