The suggestion that bike…

The suggestion that bike lanes contribute to increased traffic congestion is not only misleading but also dangerous. Your government’s decision to target bike lanes on major streets, including Bloor Street and Yonge Street, appears to prioritize the convenience of a few drivers over the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, many of whom rely on this infrastructure for safe, daily travel.

If you genuinely believe that bike lanes negatively impact traffic flow, I challenge you to provide a single reputable study that supports the removal of bike lanes. I want to see clear, peer-reviewed evidence that proves bike lanes slow down traffic to a degree that justifies the risk to cyclists' lives. Without evidence, this policy decision comes across as arbitrary and an appeasement to car-centric voters, rather than a move based on public safety or effective traffic management.

Additionally, your interference in municipal affairs is deeply concerning, especially when regional transportation, healthcare, eldercare, and education require urgent attention. It is disappointing to see resources diverted towards dismantling critical local infrastructure while significant provincial issues remain unaddressed.

Studies from cities around the world show that protected bike lanes actually help improve traffic flow, reduce collisions, and decrease overall travel times for all road users. I urge you to reconsider this approach and to make decisions based on data rather than rhetoric. Bike lanes are critical for urban mobility, environmental sustainability, and public safety. Removing them would be a significant step backward for Ontario.

The public deserves to know the facts behind this proposal. If there is no credible evidence supporting your stance, then it is clear that the decision to remove bike lanes is driven by ideology, not reality.