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I strongly disagree with the entirety of Bill 212. I don't even live in Toronto and I think this is a ridiculous waste of taxpayer money and a total overreach of the Doug Ford government. I voted for Ford in the last election because he promised Red Tape Reduction, but here he is now, wasting time and MY non-Toronto money on Toronto issues so that his commute will be shorter.
I also don't want to share the lane with bikes when I drive! The fact that this bill applies to ALL cities in Ontario means that my city will also stop moving cyclists into their own lane. I want cyclists OFF the road. I understand some people need to bike because they are poor or enjoy fitness. It is more dangerous and stressful to have to follow a bicycle moving slowly in my lane, versus the cyclists having their own lane. I don't understand why Doug Ford and Minister Sarkaria think that mixing cyclists into the driving lanes will make traffic move faster!
Overall, this is a very disappointing step for a conservative government. I want to see smaller government focused on the issues that matter to all Ontario residents, not $50 million dollar pet projects on the Premier's commute. My commute has also gotten longer and more congested, but no one is spending $50 million dollars to help ME.
Thank you.
Submitted November 19, 2024 3:09 PM
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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.
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