As a road user and tax payer…

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As a road user and tax payer in Ontario that both cycles and drives, I am strongly opposed to the bill, for a few simple reasons.

* Congestion on the road is caused by too many cars, not too many bikes. There is good evidence that the installation of a comprehensive bike lane network shifts road users from car to bikes - and hence reduces congestion. The Bill ignores all this evidence and good planning practice. Thus, it is very likely that the bill will lead to more congestion, not less.
* The bill takes planning autonomy away from local communities. Good solutions are best found by the local communities and municipalities, not dictated by a provincial or federal government.
* Dictating the removal of already established bike lanes causes more disruption, and costs valuable tax dollars. It is simply financially irresponsible.
* I agree that better provincial planning guidelines for the integration of car, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure are desirable. The proposed bill, however, abandons best established practice.