I am a resident of Toronto…

I am a resident of Toronto and I walk, cycle and drive to get around in Toronto. I also use transit. I read this Bill 212 and I do worry to what extent it will be enacted. The experts of Toronto traffic, I believe are it's residents. We have had government after government (both municipal and provincial) delaying, reversing and cancelling transit projects for decades. Bike lanes and a widespread bike infrastructure are part of the solution. Another part of the solution is transit.

For example the Eglinton subway extension which was finally started in 1994 after nearly 30 years of discussion. It was cancelled by the provincial government in 1995. Imagine if that had been allowed to be completed and the impact on the current gridlock. And imagine a cohesive vision for Toronto that is continued and added on to by successive governments instead of being destroyed and re-worked.

A better use of government power might be the finish projects that have been started, like the Eglinton LRT. This would have a greater impact on gridlock than to destroy some bike lanes.

Mr. Ford, finish what has been started on Eglinton and be open to the long term goal of creating a Toronto that is enjoyed by both it's residents and visitors alike.