There simply isn't any…

There simply isn't any compelling evidence that stopping cities from constructing bike lanes will improve congestion. People who use them can leave their car at home, reducing the number of vehicles on the road. Bicycles are much smaller and more maneuverable than cars, meaning many more of them can be moved with much less road space.

This will also halt the important work of making roads safe for everyone. Without safe bike infrastructure, cyclists and pedestrians are at greater risk of injury or death.

If the province is concerned about congestion, it should consider congestion charges, a measure with a proven track record. Alternately, it could consider funding additional transit projects, and improving oversight of Metrolinx so that existing projects are built on-time and on-budget. Projects which convert car lanes to priority transit lanes can have a big impact on congestion, since so many more people can travel in a bus or train than in a car.