This proposed bill is deeply…

This proposed bill is deeply disturbing to me as a cyclist, motorist, parent,
and family doctor. Motorists should not have a monopoly on getting around. There are many families who cannot afford a car and they deserve a safe, affordable, and reliable means of transportation. Having protected bike lanes in a well-connected grid is how we get there. Even with our current bike infrastructure, Ontario cities are far from being safe or reliable for cyclists. And now our government is proposing regressive changes that would take us farther away from our goal. And it should be the goal of motorists, as well, because the more bike lanes get used, the fewer cars there are on the road contributing to congestion. Bike lanes also prevent unsafe cycling in the same lanes that cars use. This protects cyclists and motorists. I want my kids to be able to get around the city safely and I'm shocked the government is not on board with this vision. Lastly, cycling is leaps and bounds ahead of driving for one's health (in regards to physical activity, mental health, and pollution) and the more cycling is encouraged, the healthier we all will be.