First, this act is written…

First, this act is written to appeal to drivers and drivers are not the only people in Ontario that need to get around. In fact, there should be more investment in the condition, safety, and frequency for alternative methods of transportation like biking, walking, or taking transit. The greater number of individuals that use an alternative method, the less congested the vehicle lanes will be for those who want or need to drive. Calling this a "saving you time" act is disregarding the many people who live in and visit Ontario and do not have the luxury or the want to get around by car. How do you plan on saving time for those on the streetcar that is constantly being delayed by left-turning vehicles? Removing bike lanes and inducing more vehicles back on our roads? This won't get anyone anywhere faster. More people will choose to drive if you decrease (or prevent future increase) safe cycling infrastructure and that will only make congestion and gridlock worse.

The second item on your proposal mentioned that accidents (collisions) worsen congestion and impact the quality of life for Ontarians. Protected and separated bike lanes increase safety and helps prevent collisions between vulnerable road users and drivers of vehicles. If these vulnerable users are protected, you are preventing these collisions that worsen congestion and quality of life. High speed collisions, like those that occur on highways with increased maximum speed and lax enforcement, are the ones that will cause the most congestion as substantial resources are needed to help those involved. If you would sincerely like to decrease collisions, you would be reducing the speed on streets and highways across Ontario.

I disagree that provincial approval will be required to install bike lanes where a vehicular lane will be removed/affected. If you are proposing to require provincial approval to install bike lanes, you should have a set of criteria in place before trying to pass this act. What are you measuring? Who is impacted? How are you using this data to inform decision-making? It is irresponsible to have a put forth an act without even publishing your criteria.

I disagree that the highways that fall under your proposed "building highways faster act" should be exempt from environmental impact assessment.

I disagree that the Highway Traffic Act should be amended to require Ministry approval to build bike lanes.