This is incredibly stupid…

This is incredibly stupid and selfish. I really don’t understand how a government could care so little about the safety of its constituents. I am currently a university student in London, Ontario. I have discussed this bill with many peers from both London and Toronto, and it has become abundantly clear that no young person supports it.

The construction of new highways, instead of investing in better public infrastructure, will ultimately cost me time (there is currently no GO Busses or trains from London to Toronto). Forcing young people to invest in cars—one of the worst possible financial investments—sets us all up for financial insecurity.

Additionally, the removal of bike lanes raises significant safety concerns. All I ask is that the government consult at least one expert. Considering that millions of taxpayer dollars are being used to fund this project, I didn’t think that would be too much to ask.

This truly makes me feel deeply sick. I hope someone in the Ford government finds their spine—or at the very least, is willing to have a genuine and honest discussion with a shop owner on Bloor Street instead of spreading propaganda and misinformation.