Cars are a very inefficient…

Cars are a very inefficient form of transportation, especially when each car has a single occupant. Cars themselves are the cause of gridlock, not bike lanes.
In order to improve the transportation efficiency of Ontario, we must provide viable alternatives to cars, like reliable and frequent public transit and a complete grid of bike lanes that allow more people to get to the places they need to go.
Bike lanes are important for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. It is crucial that cities continue to build bike lanes, given that so many cyclists and pedestrians have died in our cities as a result of a collision with a car.
It's also proven that bike lanes are good for businesses, because it's much easier for a cyclist to stop anywhere and shop. Businesses in the Annex, along Bloor St, have observed a boost in their sales.
Municipalities across Ontario recognize the importance of bike lanes and are responsibly building them. They already conduct the necessary traffic and business studies that justify them, and correct course when necessary. This bill introduces unnecessary bureaucracy that would just slow down municipalities from improving the safety of their streets and their transportation efficiency.