I live in Toronto and I…

I live in Toronto and I drive a car 90% of the time. However, the areas in which the Ontario government is proposing closing the bike lanes (Yonge St, University Ave, Bloor Street) are areas in which I use TTC or walk or ride a bike.
Continuing to have the downtown areas fully accessible by car is not feasible, is environmentally unsound and not sustainable with the increasing population in Toronto. Bike riding is a healthier option - physical activity leads to better health which leads to less money required for healthcare services.
I understand the need for commercial vehicles having access to these areas, hence the remaining vehicular lanes in these areas can be used for their purposes.
Frankly, although Bill 212 alludes to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, I am of the opinion that it's really nothing more than Premier Ford involving himself in a matter that is more of a municipal affair.

Section 2 of the Reducing Gridlock Act provides an exemption from the Environmental Assessment Act "for enterprises, activities, proposals, plans and programs for or related to Highway 413, including the Highway 413 Project and the Highway 413 early works projects." Again, another ploy by Premier Ford to insert his lack of concern for environmental procedures which will have a disastrous outcome for the environment.
This Bill should not move further. It will provide opposite effects - gridlock will increase, public health and safety will be harmed and it will destroy the environment.
I am more than willing to give my $200.00 'rebate' from Premier Ford, to go towards much more needed areas in which the Conservatives should be focusing their time: providing affordable apartments/housing (without putting the money in the hands of their developer buddies) reducing grocery prices and concentrating on densifying the downtown core so people can more easily commute rather than taking their cars.
Please, please stop Bill 212 from moving forward.