This proposed legislation…

This proposed legislation goes against all available data regarding transportation needs within cities. It also goes against all proposed emission-reduction measures, works against an increase in sustainable modes of travel through modal-share. The provincial government SHOULD NOT be meddling in these LOCAL issues. These decisions should be left to municipal governments who are best suited to manage the needs of locals. If the provincial government wishes to manage these roads in an economically and environmentally unsustainable manner, they should upload these roads back to the province as provincial highways (as many of them previously were).

As a driver, and occasional public transit user and cyclist, the removal and prevention of the installation of new bike lanes in many instances is not a good idea. Cyclists should be separated from vehicular traffic for safety reasons and to increase the cycling mode share (which leads to reductions in congestion). As a driver, it is also extremely frustrating when sitting in traffic behind cyclists or having to pass them.

Cycle lanes are also important to accommodate those who cannot drive (such as children and the elderly) who may cycle to different destinations. This proposal would diminish and reverse much of the progress that municipalities have made to increase road safety.

If this proposal is approved, I will find it hard to support this government any longer. This will be done with a heavy heart as someone who has strongly supported this government since the last election.