I do not support the…

I do not support the provisions in this bill that would give the provincial government the power and responsibility to approve or to remove bike lanes in a municipality. Decisions about bike lanes on municipal street should be made by the municipal government. Should the province wish to be involved in such decisions, it should be as a partner with the municipality - and not as a government imposing its will on a 'lower' tier of government. Decisions about bike lanes should also be made based on recent relevant data and assessments of transportation flow at various times of day and year. The province's decision to focus on part of Bloor St and on Yonge St. and Avenue Rd appears to be somewhat random or perhaps based on some individuals reaching out to the premier's office. I have lived in the vicinity of Bloor St and Bathurst for about 40 years. I drive a car, ride a bike, take transit and walk. Oh, and the occasion Uber too. I agree that traffic has gotten worse, but there are many factors. Construction seems to have a large negative impact with many lanes blocked off often for months or even a year due to new builds (condos and apartments). Road construction also creates bottlenecks. And there's been a proliferation of lane changes to right or left turn only lanes that seem to slow things down. Please rethink this Bill and take a more thoughtful, collaborative approach to easing gridlock problems.