Cost and Resource…

Cost and Resource Implications for Municipalities
Introducing an approval process requiring Ministry oversight could increase costs and delay projects, potentially discouraging municipalities, especially smaller ones, from investing in cycling infrastructure. New reporting requirements could divert local resources from other critical projects. This may place a financial strain on municipalities, affecting their ability to advance transportation initiatives. Streamlined processes and guidelines from the Ministry could help reduce these financial impacts and support cost-effective implementation.

Therefore by streamlining the approval process with simplified reporting and clear, flexible guidelines would help reduce costs and resource strain on municipalities, enabling a more efficient and widespread development of bike infrastructure. This proposal’s potential financial and resource implications for municipalities indicate a need for further review before it becomes legislation.