I am deeply disheartened by…

I am deeply disheartened by the policy agenda that prioritizes highway construction and vehicle-based infrastructure at the expense of sustainable and equitable transportation options for all Ontarians. The proposal objectives are clearly discriminatory, catering exclusively to drivers and disregarding the needs of those who rely on other modes of transportation, particularly cycling.

The government's priority to “get people and goods out of gridlock” and “save drivers time and money” blatantly ignores the value of bike lanes and active transportation, which can significantly reduce congestion if supported. Instead of investing in accessible, safe cycling routes, the government has chosen to throw resources into car-centric projects like Highway 413, catering solely to drivers while disregarding those of us who use cycling as our primary means of transportation. This approach leaves cyclists increasingly unsafe, marginalized, and without support in a province that claims to value all its residents equally.

Acknowledging that “accidents and lane closures can worsen traffic congestion and impact quality of life” is hypocritical when this government systematically fails to protect cyclists and pedestrians from exactly these hazards by removing crucial bike lanes. Building more highways, at the cost of sustainable infrastructure, reflects a narrow-minded vision that prioritizes the comfort and convenience of drivers over the safety and well-being of a growing number of Ontarians who choose environmentally friendly, health-promoting, and affordable transportation.

I urge the government to prioritize inclusive infrastructure that recognizes the rights and needs of all residents. We deserve a city that is safe and accessible for all, regardless of how we choose to move through it.

Sincerely,
One less car.