I feel this is an overreach…

I feel this is an overreach of the Ontario Government into something that local governments are much better able to assess. It is also incorrect that removing bike lines will reduce traffic congestion, except perhaps in the very short term. If there is safe cycling infrastruc more people will leave their cars at home and use their bikes, thus reducing congestion for those who have no option but to use cars. Good public transportation is also necessary. It’s much better to have a bus with 40 passengers, than 40 cars. More cycling infrastructure and better public transport will not only reduce congestion but will also improve the quality of the air that we breathe - as as happened in London, England and other cities that have reduced the number of cars in their cities. Most importantly this approach will decrease carbon emissions and reduce the impact of the climate crisis.