This is a wasteful proposal…

This is a wasteful proposal without any merit. Mr. Ford has not produced any data that shows bike lanes cause congestion, instead saying "we all know it." That's laziness. If he had done any actual work on this bill, he would know that's simply not true.

Even the groups that he purports to be the beneficiaries of this policy have spoken out against it; namely, the Bloor St. BIA and Beck Taxi, among others.

Any actual data from other, more well-run locations around the world show that bike lanes reduce traffic and make driving with bikes present easier and safer for all.

He has not done any work, nor put any effort, into showing how his position is correct. I challenge him to prove that this is anything other than a way to line the pockets of construction companies with endless projects. But he won't, and he won't be able to even if he tried.

For the safety of those that choose to bike, please quash this bill.