I oppose Bill 212 on three…

I oppose Bill 212 on three grounds

- Overreach; we trust our city and town governments to handle local roads and infrastructure.
- Waste of the people's money; our tax money was spent building infrastructure and I don't like the province committing to spend again to change it
- Unsupportable claims; the rationale for the bill is to reduce gridlock and save time yet there is not a shred of evidence that replacing bike lanes with car lanes (or preventing cities from installing bike lanes that reduce car lanes) will do either. After an initial flush, the induced demand will create longer commutes.

I encourage the province to instead support cities building safe, comprehensive cycling infrastructure. Research shows that dedicated cycling lanes can significantly reduce the number of cars on the road by offering a viable, safe, and efficient alternative for in-city trips. Cycling encourages more people to shop locally by making it easier to access retail areas in a sustainable manner. And studies on cycling and health found that cities with well-established cycling networks report lower rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illnesses.