Bill 212 will waste money…

Bill 212 will waste money and endanger lives. We can reduce gridlock by building infrastructure-- not destroying it. By investing in public transit, we can reduce the number of cars on the road, increase accessibility, and help the environment.

Bike lanes are a crucial part of that infrastructure. They're not only essential for keeping cyclists safe, but they also serve as major arteries throughout the city for locals.

Many locals, myself included, rely on these bikelanes to get to work, to class, to the grocery store, and to community events. Removing them would take away the fastest and most cost efficient way for locals to get from place to place in the city.

I find this bill to be a cynical play to divide Ontarians and pit them against each other in the hopes of currying votes. Toronto has different needs than more rural parts of Ontario. But caring for Ontarians is not a zero sum game where what is good for Toronto comes at the cost of what is good for suburbs or rural towns. Responsible governance means supporting ALL Ontarians and making sure they have the infrastructure support that is suited to their specific needs.

I implore you to listen to city planners, listen to transit experts, and listen to cyclists. We do not want Bill 212.