So let me get this straight…

So let me get this straight. The Provincial government at the whim of the Premier is going to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to tear out transportation infrastructure on Bloor, University and Yonge that was installed after years of public engagement, and cost millions to plan for, tender and build and he's going to do this with no understanding of the facts, and without due process? This is ludicrous and a clear failure of leadership.

Removing these lanes will put HEALTH, SAFETY and LIVES of the Premier's constituents AT RISK and will result in another year of unnecessary construction activity that will make the transportation situation even worse. Engineers, Doctors, drivers and those that use these safe cycle lanes have all spoken out against this scheme, citing numerous background work that show that cycle lanes do not cause congestion - rather, they reduce the need to use cars so that those using cars can have access to more roadway.

My suggestion is, if traffic flow in highly urbanized areas is an identified problem, that the province create a working group with municipalities to come up with methods of developing safe and equitable transportation infrastructure that will not increase vehicle congestion. Rather, the Premier is simply creating a whole lot more red tape - its ridiculous to have provincial officials who know nothing of the local geography review proposals for local street improvements. The MTO can barely complete even the most basic tasks in a timely manner, never mind adding the extra level of bureaucracy to their work. Its a recipe for gridlock.

I drive a car, I cycle, I walk and take public transport, depending on which is the easiest way to get around. You need to balance your decision making - please do not remove the Bloor, University and Yonge cycle lanes and revise the Bill so that it is more collaborative with the City of Toronto and those that live here.