This proposal will have…

This proposal will have devastating consequences for Ontarians that are both bikers AND drivers, like myself. You should be encouraging multi-modal transit options, not trying to get everyone back into their cars. True freedom in transportation is having choice about how you want to get around, all of which options should be safe and affordable. This government has not put forward any evidence that proves removing bike lanes (especially ones from dense urban areas) would have any positive effect on the communities they actually pass through, and frankly it scares me to think about biking alongside motor traffic on roads like Bloor and University in Toronto. The government also needs to understand that bike-able streets create a more pleasant urban environment that encourages economic activity. Beyond my personal fears behind this proposal, mostly for my own safety, is that this proposal seems like a gross over-reach of the province into municipal affairs.