I am fully dumbfounded by…

I am fully dumbfounded by this proposed legislation.
First of all I absolutely fail to understand the provincial government's place in the road design of Toronto and other cities. I find this an overreach and extremely unnecessary.
In practical terms, academic research (not talking about opinion pieces, but actual scientific research) clearly debunks that bike lanes cause worse traffic. In a city like Toronto, there are very few alternatives, so when cycling is unsafe, people will turn back to cars.
I drive and cycle in Toronto. When I do either of these at places without proper biking infrastructure, I feel unsafe. On a bike, it feels like a death trap to find space next to cars. And similarly, I am terrified for the life of cyclists when I happen to be behind the steering wheel. Without proper bike lanes they move less predictably, they are less visible, and closer to car traffic. Removing and limiting bike lanes goes directly against Vision Zero goals. Some people's convenience should not be prioritized over people's safety.
And lastly, keep catering for cars primarily is just not sustainable. In dense areas there is just no space for everyone to drive. There must be safe and efficient alternatives - public transit and cycling.