As a member of the City of…

As a member of the City of Kitchener's Committee of Adjustment and an Architecture/Urbanism Graduate from Carleton University, I strongly oppose the provincial government involving itself in street design decisions.

I use my bike regularly for errands, commuting, and it serves as my primary form of transportation. The plain truth is that protected bike lanes featuring a physical barrier between cyclists and cars save lives, and I personally hold a poor opinion of anyone who places the convenience of drivers over the physical safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

This legislation is not only bad for business - dutch planners have found a roughly 800% return on investment when building bicycle infrastructure - but it also shows clearly that the province cares more about having our roads clogged with cars than my personal safety when I am on my bike. I would much prefer that the province focus on the present cost of living crisis, housing, healthcare, and education, than waste everyone's time interfering with municipal processes.