I live and work in downtown…

I live and work in downtown Toronto. As a frequent road user by driving, cycling, and walking, I strongly oppose this proposed legislation as an unnecessary and harmful overreach of provincial authority into municipal matters. Streets should serve people of all abilities, not just those who can afford cars. Every time I choose to bike down Bloor Street, that’s one less car adding to the congestion. People don’t cause gridlock—cars do. By stalling the progress of sustainable transportation options like bike lanes, the province risks worsening traffic and reducing the quality of life for everyone. Additionally, it's bad for business. I will actively avoid going downtown if the bike lanes are poor, because I don’t want to drive and sit in traffic. This plan would discourage sustainable, traffic-reducing transport options, ultimately making cities less accessible and livable.