Dear Government of Ontario,…

Dear Government of Ontario,
I'm a resident of Toronto, and I don't think it is acceptable for the municipal government to have to ask the provincial government for permission regarding bike lane approval/removal. Bike lanes are a municipal issue that should be looked at from community to community. Further, there is no evidence that removing bike lanes will in any way help with gridlock in the city. Do you know what might help? Finishing the Eglinton line, being more efficient with construction projects, and spending money responsibly.
The reason we have traffic issues is:
1. There is not enough reliable transit. Toronto has a similar population to Chicago, and a great population than Montreal. We have two 2 main subway lines and 2 complimentary lines. Please look at the maps of the other two aforementioned cities. Toronto is an embarrassment. The Eglinton line has been under construction for more than 10 years.
2. Poor planning. Toronto is the biggest city in Canada, and has the most newcomers. I support immigration. I also support thinking things through. If you add more people, you need more infrastructure. We do not have enough transportation for the influx of people, nor do we have enough housing for people coming to the city. This means that it's too expensive to live in the city. Where do people live? Outside the city. You can't bike downtown from Mississauga. Well, you could. Good luck. But if housing were affordable, people could live in the city and there would be no need for so many cars on the road.
3. No follow-through. Construction in this city is unbelievable. Why do we not invest in better materials so we don't have to keep fixing the roads?
I apologize to the person who has to read this if it seems forceful. I'm sure none of this is your fault. But Premier Ford is out of control and running some kind of mafia ring with companies who will only benefit his pocket, not the citizens of Toronto, or Ontario.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
J.M.