The proposal does not seem…

The proposal does not seem to consider the reality that cycling is a quick, convenient and affordable means of transportation that is being adopted by more and more people in our cities everyday. In our city centres, and increasingly in suburbs as well, bicycles are just as important as cars for transportation. Therefore, space needs to be made for cyclists on our streets. Bike lanes not only provide a safer cycling route, but keep cyclists separate from the traffic, making it easier for drivers to navigate safely on the street.

The proposal also fails to consider that bicycles take up much less room than cars. Building good cycling infrastructure encourages more people to cycle, getting them out of cars and therefore using up less space on the roads.

It is well documented that having more lanes for cars does not reduce congestion in the long run, as these lanes quickly fill up with cars.

Furthermore, I feel municipalities are better versed in the particularities of their traffic patterns and better able to consult with residents than the province is. We should leave it to Cities to decide how best to build transportation infrastructure.