I am shocked by this…

I am shocked by this proposed legislation. This is over-reach by the Provincial government. Decisions on bicycle lanes are part of municipal planning frameworks. There is no reason for the Provincial government to be involved or over-ride these decisions.

Our goal should be to get more people onto bikes not less. The relative safety provided by separated bike lanes is vital in encouraging more people to cycle to work, school and for recreation.

Gridlock in Toronto and other cities is not caused by bicycle lanes, but by construction and too many cars on the road. People choosing to use public transit and to cycle, reduces the number of cars on the road. In Toronto, bicycle lanes on University Avenue and Bloor Street have made a huge difference in the ability to travel more safely around the city, encouraging many people like myself to cycle. This is what will reduce gridlock - not taking out bicycle lanes.

As a resident of Ontario, I would expect my safety as a cyclist to be just as important as that of a car driver. Within one kilometre of where I live, there are 3 ghost bikes, representing cyclists killed by vehicles. Toronto has been adding bicycle lanes to try and reduce these fatalities and injuries. The Provincial government should be supporting safety measures not making the lives of their citizens more dangerous.