Dear Premier Ford and…

Dear Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria,

I'm a resident of Toronto. I drive and I bike and I walk. Streets like University, Bloor/Danforth, Yonge and many others across the city have been vastly improved by safe bike lane infrastructure. It saves lives.

The downtown core is full of cars because there are so many people driving cars into the downtown core. Fewer cars = less car traffic. It's a pretty basic concept.

Bill 212 represents an unnecessary encroachment into municipal governance and would be a massive waste of money. Torontonians voted for the councillors who made those bike lanes happen. Without citing any evidence or research that would back up your claims, you're seeking to override the will of the very people whose lives will be imperiled by this backwards proposal.

I urge you to reconsider. If you honestly want to tackle congestion, look for ways to reduce car traffic. You should be encouraging MORE cycling, MORE transit, MORE walkable neighbourhoods.