I am not in support of this…

I am not in support of this at all. It seems like an incredible overreach of provincial authority and an unnecessary addition of bureaucracy to what should be simple urban planning decisions.

There is no evidence at all provided that removing bike lanes will have an ameliorating effect on car travel times. In fact, even just a cursory search of the applicable urban planning literature indicates it would have the opposite effect. Improving car travel times requires the expansion of transit and active transport infrastructure.

There is also the very clear impact this will have on the safety of cyclists. We should be advocating for policies that will protect the safety and well-being of all residents, including those who walk and bike. Not sacrificing the for the appearance of savings a few seconds travel time for motorists.

This whole program has been incredibly disheartening. Having only recently moved to Ontario for Montreal, the north American city with the best cycling infrastructure, this seems to be a step in the wrong direction. One that makes me regret the move. It is clear that my health and safety is of no concern whatsoever for this government. Shame!