This Act aims to reduce…

This Act aims to reduce gridlock, but it proposes methods that could harm public health and safety, limit mobility and access to Ontario communities, undermine environmental protection, and worsen the ongoing climate crisis.
There is no real evidence that adding more vehicle lanes will reduce congestion. In fact, numerous studies and mathematical models show that induced demand only makes traffic worse. I urge the provincial government not to waste tax dollars removing bike lanes that thousands of people use daily, and instead demonstrate an ounce of accountability to finishing the transit projects (Eglinton Crosstown) that have face repeated delays.
Passing this bill is a step backward for Toronto, undermining the vibrant, world-class city it is known to be.
Exempting Highway 413 from an environmental assessment is not only shortsighted but also shows a disregard for environmental protection. I question the technical expertise of the planners, engineers, and policymakers involved in this decision and request the release of any analysis or studies that support these line items.
This bill is exactly why I look forward to voting the Doug Ford government out of office in the next election cycle.