Ontario does not need more…

Ontario does not need more highways to reduce gridlock. We need better transit and more support for walking, cycling and other emission free and healthy modes of mobility. It is literally the least intelligent thing in the world right now to add red tape and tie municipalities hands regarding their ability to take action to reduce gridlock in an emission free manner and in a way that suits them best. Ontario needs more natural and green spaces, less noise and less pollution. To push through highways that no one wants, that carve up nature and farmland, and that encourage gridlock (especially when we have underused highways like the 407) makes zero sense. To speak about 'common sense' and 'red tape' reduction as key values and then spend time and money on backwards regulations such as this one makes one wonder what the real motivation for this regulation is behind closed doors. Focus on adding trains (especially rapid ones), finishing the subway extensions, adding electric buses, adding and improving bike lanes and trails, and encouraging municipal planning that allows people to easily walk to local grocery stores, schools, churches, shops, etc. Stop wasting our time and money, please!