Hi, I am a business owner…

Hi,

I am a business owner based in the Vaughan—Woodbridge riding and I am deeply concerned about this bill. I am a massive supporter of public transportation and bike lanes are a critical part of our public transportation infrastructure.

When I visit downtown, bike and subways are the only practical way to get around. I use the Bloor, University and Yonge bike lanes quite often and have greatly appreciated the slow but steady improvements to the safety of these bike lanes over the last few years. This bill would completely turn back the clock.

The only way to reduce traffic in the long term, especially in growing urban areas, is by improving public and bike infrastructure. There simply isn't enough space to build enough roads to support the growing Toronto population. I don't want to imagine how much worse traffic in the GTA will get if we were to pull back on supporting this essential infrastructure.

It is also quite concerning to me that the Provincial government is introducing additional bureaucracy to slow down local governments ability to address local issues. I had been impressed by the Ford's government Healthcare and Education policies and had every intention to continue supporting them in upcoming elections, but if this bill were to pass, I'm not so sure.

Thank you for your consideration.