The province has no business…

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The province has no business interfering in municipal urban planning. Regardless of how anyone feels about bike lanes, this bill is a gross overstepping of jurisdiction that sets a dangerous precedent.

Bike lanes are basic urban infrastructure for the 21st century that are proven to increase safety, reduce accidents, have minimal impact on traffic, and a positive impact on businesses. Complete streets need to include space for all, including sidewalks, bike lanes, public transit routes, and roadways. Cyclists have exactly the same rights to safe passage that drivers and pedestrians do.

Again, none of this really matters because the Premier and the province should stay in their lane and deal with provincial issues, not meddle in municipal politics for no apparent reason.