Hi - I am not supportive of…

Hi - I am not supportive of this legislation. It is inconsistent with public safety and sound measures to combat climate change. There's lots of evidence that streets and roads with a plurality of uses (i.e., cars and trucks, cyclists, and pedestrians) are better for local businesses, community development and climate change adaptation. In contrast, there is very little evidence, aside from a perception that things will improve, that there any net benefits. Changing human behaviour to benefit society as a whole takes leadership - bike lanes represent one thing - of many - that can make our cities and towns more livable and attractive. In the broader context, I am against greater provincial over-reach of what I think should be municipal responsibilities. There's the principle: municipalities are already over-governed by the province, and there's the unintended impact: removing an important measure by which cities create and maintain their own identities. Thanks for considering my input.