I object to the provisions…

I object to the provisions for removing bicycle lanes in this legislation.

Congestion has many causes, including lanes blocked for construction, on-street parking, illegal parking and stopping, vehicles "blocking the box" at intersections, and insufficient transit. Removing bike lanes will not significantly reduce congestion.

This legislation ignores issues of safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and people using mobility devices.
Removal of bike lanes would also impact the safety of bicycle delivery and courier services.
More collisions with bikes will cost us in suffering and increased health care.

The local municipal government is closer to the needs and issues of the community.
It rightly has responsibility for the design and construction of local roads, to meet these local needs.

This legislation is inappropriate micro-management and meddling by the provincial government. This interference would likely lead to unnecessary time spent and cost at both levels - all paid by the same tax payers. This is a waste!