My concerns are two-fold. …

My concerns are two-fold.

First, the focus should be on ensuring the safety of all users of public roads in Ontario. Pedestrians and cyclists are the most vulnerable users so reasonable measures to protect them should be prioritized. Separated bike lanes are one such measure that have demonstrated their value in improving public safety.

Second, it’s unrealistic to expect provincial officials to be able to make informed and accurate assessments of municipal requests for bike lanes. This would require bureaucrats to be knowledgeable about not only the individual merits of each proposal but also how each proposal fits in to larger traffic flow assessments. This essentially creates a duplication of bureaucracy rather than relying on local knowledge and expertise.