As someone who biked…

As someone who biked everywhere when I lived in Japan for many years, I've been scared to do the same in Canada without a protected bike lane as the traffic is crazy and feels very unsafe. For example, even though my grocery store is less than 2km from my home, I can't bike there so I have to walk and carry the full weight of the groceries which has led to strained neck muscles a few times now. I feel this bill was developed in haste without proper consultation of all involved and is a major over-stepping of the province in municipal affairs. I have faith the city DID do proper consultations and studies before deciding where to put bike lanes, but the province is being led by old-fashioned ideas and knee jerk reactions rather than being data-informed. I am extremely opposed to this bill!