I am horrified by the…

I am horrified by the provincial government's overreach with this bill. Municipal governments make careful, researched and planned decisions in accordance with the needs of their constituents -- the provincial government should not be spending tax payer time or resources adding an unnecessary level of bureaucracy to these matters.

Furthermore, this is incredibly wasteful. Bike lanes are generally put in following extensives studies that evaluate their costs, impacts and value. The studies, and subsequent implementation, cost money. That money -- and more required for removal -- will all be wasted.

Finally, this is not evidence based. Study after study has shown that implementing bike lanes does not increase gridlock. When we make it easier and more convenient to drive, guess what? That's when gridlock increases. Cyclists are drivers, too. And tax payers.

I wish my provincial government would turn it's efforts to improving public transit --- THAT would effectively reduce gridlock.