This proposal will result in…

This proposal will result in more red tape. It's very important that municipalities can be nimble, and try out pilot projects as they see fit. Adding provincial approval will needlessly delay projects, and ultimately result in even more government spending, for very, very little effect. Please let municipalities make these minor decisions on their own, and stick to finding solutions for province-wide issues like better land use policies that can reduce people's commutes.
Councillors are democratically elected, and if the public doesn't like a bike lane, they can vote to make their voices heard.