As an Ontarian who cannot…

As an Ontarian who cannot afford a car, I find it disappointing and upsetting that the current government is prioritizing the use of cars in urban areas purely in order to "reduce gridlock" and "save time" for motorists. Having safe, convenient, and affordable ways to move through the city - on foot, by bike, or on public transit - would be a much better solution to these problems that wouldn't incentivize car ownership as the expensive yet necessary cost of travel within the province.

I encourage the Ontario government to consider a new plan that shows more care for those who are unable to drive, whether due to financial or health reasons. The roads are safer with fewer cars and better drivers, so punishing people who would choose safer alternatives (such as cycling or public transit) is only going to make city streets more dangerous and congested. Motorists are a serious threat to themselves and everyone around them, so they should be treated as such and kept away from pedestrians and cyclists, not given more leeway to drive faster and more recklessly.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
A concerned Ontario citizen