Let's be very clear. The…

Let's be very clear. The government of Ontario is once again arbitrarily deciding what it thinks is "best" for the citizens of Toronto.

As the world struggles to cope with climate change, and major cities enact congestion zones and tolls to curb grid lock and reduce pollution (see London, Singapore, San Diego, Milan, Stockholm*) along comes Premier Ford to set Toronto back two decades.

Bill is 212 is titled: "Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act"?
Whose time are we talking about?

Not mine. I've lived, worked, biked and driven in Toronto for over 40 years, and I can safely say the new bike lanes have not just changed my life, they've saved my life. This is especially true on University Avenue and Bloor St, where right-turning vehicles frequently cut corners, oblivious to the presence of bicyclists.

As a car driver, I have come to terms with the minor inconvenience of reduced on street parking on Bloor. I ride my bike or take the TTC... sometimes I even walk.

So, please, spare us the patronizing. This is an aggressive act on behalf of an aggrieved class of entitled car drivers.

As Toronto Mayor Chow says, "By ripping up our roads, the province will only make congestion worse and our streets less safe for cyclists and drivers alike. The City's preference is to work collaboratively with the province to address issues, rather than be subject to arbitrary and costly infrastructure changes which are NOT BASED ON ANY EVIDENCE." [Emphasis mine]

By the way, Premier Ford, the City of Toronto also reduced the speed limit on city streets. Maybe you should jack those up and get your pals moving even faster.

*https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/five-cit…