I’m absolutely appalled by…

I’m absolutely appalled by Ontario’s Bill 212. This isn’t just misguided; it flies in the face of everything we know about building healthier, safer cities. Studies show that bike lanes ease traffic congestion and improve air quality by encouraging people to switch from cars to bikes (Pucher et al., 2010). Removing them directly threatens cyclist safety and pushes us further from climate goals. Research has proven time and again that investing in cycling infrastructure boosts urban health and lowers healthcare costs (Gössling, 2013). This bill feels like a step backwards—ignoring hard evidence and putting drivers above everyone else’s well-being.

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Pucher, J., Dill, J., & Handy, S. (2010). "Infrastructure, programs, and policies to increase bicycling: An international review." Preventive Medicine, 50(Suppl 1), S106–S125. DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.07.028

Gössling, S. (2013). "Urban transport transitions: Copenhagen, city of cyclists." Journal of Transport Geography, 33, 196–206. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2013.10.013