This is a terrible bill…

This is a terrible bill. More lanes for cars will result in worse traffic. Bike lanes, along with other forms of public transportation are the only solutions that are proven to reduce traffic. Once again, the Progressive Conservatives are meddling in areas upon which they have no expertise in to favour the interests of their donors. In this case, this bill helps car manufacturers, and all others involved in maintaining a car-centric culture. Furthermore, cars are a considerable source of pollution and contribution to climate change and environmental degradation. Bike lanes in contrast to cars are a solution to combat climate change. But if the adequate infrastructure doesn’t exist for cyclists people will not bike and will choose to drive. Providing adequate bike infrastructure is providing equitable access for people to move within cities. Bikes are considerably cheaper, which is bad for car manufacturers that seek to maximize profits. Overall, bike lanes are a necessary solution that benefits everyone except the Progressive Conservatives, car manufacturers and anyone else maintaining the car centric culture of Ontario; and the provincial government should instead promote the construction of bike lanes, not prevent or remove bike lanes. Without bike lanes I would be considerably and negatively impacted in my ability to get to work, shop, or exist within my community.