I am strongly against Bill…

I am strongly against Bill 212, as I think multi-modal transportation will benefit more people, is sustainable in the longterm, and will be more affordable in the long run. This bill pushes for highway development, which will mean worse traffic, slower commutes, and more pollution. A lot of people rely on bikes in the downtown area, helping to alleviate traffic and reduces carbon emissions. I rely on public transit and find that it is underfunded. By allocating more resources to public transit we can improve the efficiency of transit and reduce our carbon emissions. Engineers, city planners, and other professionals agree that public transit is the most efficient way to transport people, is more environmentally friendly, and is safer (refer to the link to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers statement against Bill 212). Climate change is costing everyone a lot of money (as we've seen during the summer in Toronto with the costs of damage caused by flooding), so we should be prioritizing sustainable, long-term infrastructure that will benefit everyone.