Hello, I absolutely do not…

Hello, I absolutely do not support the proposals of Bill 212 such as the removal of EA requirements for major highway projects, and the removal of bike lanes in particular. The city of Toronto has done a wonderful job in expanding and connecting it's cycling infrastructure downtown, as any world class city that cares about sustainability and public health would. I personally use the University and Bloor bike lanes, a truly wonderful and commendable addition to the urban fabric and transportation options in the city. Bike lanes are not the reason why this city is experiencing gridlock, and are actually part of the solution to the problem. The fewer safe, reliable alternative mode options there are, is the more people will drive and the worse gridlock will be. These are simple principles which are well documented and proven, and that I can attest to as a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario. It's evident that the wealthy and privileged MPPs and Premier (who have never made choices to be more sustainable or had choose the cheaper transportation mode) should not be the ones telling the City of Toronto what to do with its transportation network. Municipalities must not be required to get provincial approval for bike infrastructure. Do not remove the bike lanes, do not move the city backwards, and do not waste money that should be spent on improving the transit and transportation network in other ways.