As a resident of Toronto, I…

As a resident of Toronto, I am very concerned about what this bill proposes. Toronto's cycling scene is just beginning to pick up steam, and this bill aims to shut down all current and future progress, and to set us back a couple years with the removal of the Bloor, Yonge, and University cycling corridors.

Data suggests that Bike Share Toronto has recorded over double the number of rides in 2024 compared to 2021, and this is despite the fact that there are large regions lacking cycling infrastructure in Toronto, which prevents the cycling network from being continuous and allowing cyclists to access all areas of the city.

I strongly believe that this bill will completely halt the growth of developing cycling infrastructure in Ontario.The introduction of unnecessary bureaucracy into the development of cycling infrastructure will, as it has for residential developments in Toronto as well, severely delay the process of providing cycling infrastructure for an ever growing body of frequent cyclists in the city.

A significant number of Toronto residents, myself included, are interested in cycling to get around the city. The main obstacle to pursuing this interest for myself, as I am sure is the case for many other GTA residents as well, is that current cycling infrastructure is not sufficient to allow for safe and convenient rides. I believe that if this bill is not passed, cycling infrastructure will continue to grow in Toronto, and will match a growing demand for potential cyclists such as myself.