I oppose this Bill 60 for…

I oppose this Bill 60 for the following reasons:

It strips cities of local authority and decision-making, even when projects are supported by evidence and local residents.
It will worsen traffic congestion, not reduce it. The government’s ownexperts have consistently said that bike lanes are not a cause of gridlock.
It will make roads more dangerous. Protected bike lanes prevent serious injuries and deaths for people biking, walking, and driving.
It threatens other uses of road space that communities rely on, including transit priority, safe crossings, patios, curbside access, and school streets.
It undermines climate goals and public health by locking cities into car-dependent street designs.

I ride bike 5 days a week supporting mutual aids organizations in addressing food insecurity. I deliver food hampers from food banks to vulnerable community members. I could not do this work which serves as a lifeline for so many when I have to risk my own safety each time I am on the road.

I am a vulnerable road users. My choice of transportation helps alleviate traffic congestion . I need the government to support and build road infrastructure that takes my needs and safety into account .

I oppose Bill 60.