Municipalities should retain…

Municipalities should retain the right to decide on bike lane infrastructure because they best understand their unique traffic patterns, community needs, and environmental priorities.

Bike lanes not only reduce congestion by encouraging alternative transportation but also improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By giving residents safe options for cycling, we decrease reliance on cars, ultimately easing gridlock over time. In addition, bike lanes promote public health by encouraging physical activity and reducing stress related to traffic. Restricting municipal authority undermines local efforts to create sustainable, healthy cities.

Municipal governments should have the autonomy to install bike lanes where needed, without unnecessary provincial barriers.