As an active cyclist, driver…

As an active cyclist, driver and walker, I believe this proposed legislation to be regressive and put forward with a blatant disregard for treating all modes of transportation equally. Studies have shown that removing bike lanes and prohibitions on new active transportation corridors will have the opposite effect of the desired outcome. This legislation will put many municipalities years behind in building much needed safe cycling infrastructure. The roads are increasingly unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists and I strongly believe that this proposed legislation will more vulnerable users at risk of injury and death. How many cyclists and pedestrians have been killed in Ottawa and Toronto in just the last few months. I’d like to honour the memory of my friend Julia Cleveland who was killed in Toronto recently by sharing these thoughts. This legislation cannot be made into law and does nothing for the health and safety of Ontarians who are desperate for safe, efficient alternatives to getting in the car to live their lives.