I strongly oppose this…

I strongly oppose this proposed bill, which represents an overreach by the province into municipal governance. Resources—both financial and temporal—should be directed toward improving infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users, not toward maintaining outdated, environmentally harmful, and unsustainable car-centric systems. If you look at any developed metropolitan area outside of North America, it's clear that building livable, sustainable communities requires shifting focus away from car dependency toward more inclusive, alternative modes of transportation.

I live in the Tri-City area (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge) where significant efforts have been made to enhance walkability and bikeability across the region. People are willing to choose alternative forms of transportation when they are safe, affordable, and accessible. In fact, many are already using newly developed bike lanes, not just for recreation but for daily commuting. So why is the Ford government seeking to undermine this progress? This bill is short-sighted and will have serious negative consequences on the growth and economic prosperity of Ontario's communities.

The province should stick to its own jurisdiction and stay out of municipal affairs.