Bike lanes are proven to…

Bike lanes are proven to reduce road congestion, increase public safety, and promote local business throughout the world. The Government of Ontario should join this century. Bicycle riders gave as much right to taxpayer supported safe movement as vehicle drivers and pedestrians. Expanding lanes for general vehicular traffic increases congestion during at least part of the construction, and only provides short term relief.

If movement of commercial goods is indeed the problem to solve the province should consider commercial transport lanes similar to other special use corridors (HOV, bus, and yes bike lanes) as well as expanding public transportation accessibility, coverage and efficiency.