As a Toronto citizen, bike…

As a Toronto citizen, bike owner, and Ontario taxpayer, I adamantly oppose Bill 212 because of the proposed removal of bike lanes in my city. Bike lanes represent the type of critical infrastructure needed to actually manage traffic congestion. More lanes is not the answer to traffic congestion; it is a debunked myth that never yields the desired result. For every bike that replaces a car on the road, we improve traffic flow, reduce emissions, and improve safety. More cyclists and fewer motorists benefit literally all parties — other motorists, the environment, and businesses along cycle paths which see increased foot traffic and consumer spending. Further than the proposal itself is the Province clearly overstepping and inserting itself into municipal matters. The City has a government to serve the city — let it do exactly that. To think of the money that will be wasted removing bike lanes that have just been constructed is sickening. Rest assured, I will absolutely not vote for the Provincial Conservatives in the next election if they pass Bill 212.