Bill 212's proposal to…

Bill 212's proposal to remove bike lanes along major, well-used corridors in Toronto, as well as to limit or prevent the growth of cycling networks across the province, stands counter to the provincial government's promise to make life more affordable for Ontarians. Cycling is an affordable and quick way to travel, and removing these direct cycling corridors will force travellers to take longer routes or switch to slower and more expensive modes of travel. Furthermore, the costs borne by municipalities or the province to remove existing bike lanes, or adjust plans and designs for roads with bike lanes, will inevitably be passed on to residents of the province in the form of higher taxes. Changes to cycling infrastructure and plans across Ontario will hurt Ontarians' wallets, not to mention present safety risks to any cyclists who continue to ride without adequate, safe infrastructure.