This terrible legislation is…

This terrible legislation is an absurd overreach of provincial power. Why is the province micro managing municipalities? Removing existing bike lines is a waste of money.

Research and best practices demonstrate the only way to reduce gridlock is to reduce the number of cars. You will not solve gridlock with new lanes, or by wasting billions of dollars on a tunnel. You need to

a) Divert people away from high density areas. People should not be driving THROUGH Toronto unless their destination is in Toronto

b) Providing effective alternative transport methods such as robust public transit and avenues for active transport (LIKE BIKE LANES), so people can do things other then drive.

c) Change zoning laws to allow for more mixed use neighbourhoods so more people can live close to where they work so they dont have to commute, or at the very least, live close to shops and services so they can access the majority of what they need either without a car, or with a very short drive.

Blatantly ignoring evidence based solutions because the Premier has a beef with bike lanes will make gridlock worse. The government’s attention should be directed at issues like Healthcare and Education.