I am very upset as an…

I am very upset as an Ontarian at the provincial government’s overreach to take away municipal jurisdiction and governance. As a tax paying citizen and voter I vehemently object to Bill 212’s grab for power and decision making especially when it comes to bike lanes. Cities themselves, municipalities themselves know their own cities well and have knowledgeable rural planners who have way more knowledge on where to put bike lanes for the safety of all their citizens. It should not be up to the provincial government who cannot possibly know how all the cities travel on a daily basis, and be the ones to decide how people move and travel. It is inefficient and irresponsible to give that governance to the provincial government for decision making.
I feel that this bill is a power grab and goes against reasonable research and ignores evidence that is presented to counter the notion that bike lanes cause traffic congestion, and that this willful ignorance demonstrates irresponsible provincial governance.
Do not think that we the people are not aware the proposal also strips landowner rights to fair negotiation when their land is expropriated to build highways.
Do not think that we the people are not aware at the bias towards motorists over cyclists.
Do not think that we are not aware that people’s safety and well being is being overrun in favour of convenience. It is completely illogical to think that allowing more cars on the road will actually ease congestions.
This is a distraction for the Ford government to build highways and projects that put money into the Ford coffers. It is reckless governance to favour a Conservative Provincial party and their agenda and is not a bill that will help the citizens of Ontario. Shame on this willful ignorance and abuse of governance.
No to Bill 212