I oppose the provision in…

I oppose the provision in Bill 60 that would prevent municipalities from reducing vehicle lanes to install new bicycle lanes. Protected bicycle facilities (cycle tracks / protected bike lanes) reduce cyclist injury risk and attract substantially more riders than unprotected streets, making cycling safer and more viable as an everyday travel option.

Creating safe bike lanes frequently requires reallocating existing roadway space (a “road diet”) — an evidence-based, low-cost technique recommended in roadway design guidance and shown to improve safety for all road users. Blocking lane reallocation removes a key tool for delivering these benefits.

Moreover, the academic literature on induced demand shows that simply preserving or adding vehicle lanes does not reliably reduce congestion in the long run; increased roadway capacity tends to encourage more driving. Therefore, a blanket ban on lane reductions is unlikely to solve gridlock and risks increasing car dependence and emissions.

Rather than prohibiting lane reallocation, the Province should allow municipalities to implement evidence-based street designs (with pilot projects, design standards, monitoring, and public engagement) so we can improve safety, increase active transportation, and achieve cleaner, more resilient communities.

I am also concerned by the proposed measures that shorten timelines for tenant evictions. Expedited eviction processes risk undermining housing stability and due process in a time when many residents are already facing a housing affordability crisis. Policies that support community safety and cohesion — including affordable housing and safe transportation choices — are essential. I urge the province to remove both the lane-reallocation prohibition and the eviction acceleration provisions from this bill.