The proposed removal of bike…

The proposed removal of bike lanes in Toronto under Premier Doug Ford's administration is a concerning move that could have far-reaching negative consequences for the city and its residents. One of the primary reasons bike lanes are essential to Toronto's infrastructure is their ability to provide safe and accessible transportation options for cyclists, scooters, and other mobility devices—for all those who cannot drive or prefer not to do so. Bike lanes promote physical activity, reduce air pollution, and alleviate traffic congestion on main roads. By removing bike lanes, Premier Ford would be undoing a crucial step towards creating a more sustainable, equitable, and livable city.

Furthermore, the removal of bike lanes would disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, such as low-income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities who rely heavily on cycling for transportation due to lack of alternative options. It would also undermine efforts to reduce car dependency, decrease traffic fatalities, and promote community engagement through cycling. Moreover, Toronto's bike lane system has made great strides in its infrastructure; its removal would put the city at risk of losing its reputation as an example of what car-alternative life can be. By preserving and expanding bike lanes, Premier Ford should prioritize the needs and well-being of Torontonians over short-term political gains or ideology-driven agendas.

Further, the Ontario provincial government is overstepping its bounds by meddling in the affairs of municipal governments.

Please think this through. Discard Bill 212.