This is a disappointing bill…

This is a disappointing bill. Bike lanes do not cause congestion. This has been studied all over the world. The only ways to reduce congestion are by giving people viable alternatives such as accessible transit, safe and connected bike infrastructure or walkable communities. Cars take up a lot of space bikes, don't. The removal of bike lanes on Bloor, University and Yonge will not improve traffic congestion. Studies from all over the world indicate this. We have also seen this before with the Jarvis bike lane which when removed resulted in increased traffic times. They will however increase the likelihood of death of cyclists and pedestrians. As someone who utilizes bike lanes in this city it is frustrating that the province doesn't view myself, or the countless others like me, as worthy of basic personal safety and choice in how we choose to transport ourselves. Furthermore this bill in reference to highway 413 is disgusting. Removing environmental protections is a dereliction of authority and spitting in the face of future generations in the middle of a climate catastrophe. The proposed highways best case is saving drivers 30 seconds at a cost that is not in line with the alleged time savings or severe environmental impacts. Please reconsider and do not build this highway.

Stop removing peoples choices, bikes and transit are the solutions to traffic issues.