This is ridiculous. This…

This is ridiculous. This legislation will either deny municipalities the tools to combat gridlock and make streets safer for Ontarians, or will just be another layer of approval. Either way, this will make government less effective by adding more red tape.

We know bike lanes decrease traffic by reducing the amount of weaving and making streets safer. They have higher throughput than motor vehicle lanes and require less maintenance. Bicycle lanes also support small business. Bicyclists are more likely to stop and shop than car drivers, and streets with cycle tracks see higher economic activity.

This legislation is anti-business, promotes red tape, makes Ontario more dangerous, and will increase traffic and road costs. I strongly encourage the Legislature to reject this bill.