Bill 212 is clearly…

Bill 212 is clearly politically motivated without any consideration for true transportation principles. As an Ontarian I am ashamed that this current government would lie through its teeth; to propose a car-centric culture while telling the public that these ridiculous principles will address gridlock.

Bill 212 won't reduce gridlock or save motorists time. Motor vehicles cause congestion, not bikes. Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, the evidence shows that bike lanes do not create additional congestion, whereas people switching from bikes to cars does. These plans further lock us into the car-centric planning decisions that lead to congestion in the first place (I truly hope our provincial government understands the basic concept of induced demand).

This bill is provincial overreach into municipal decision-making.

Ripping out functional transportation infrastructure is not fiscally responsible, regardless of whether the province pays for it or not. It is still taxpayer dollars you are using for the sole purpose of gaining unfounded votes.

Some people prefer or need to drive, but many people don't, and in any community at least 30% of people can't drive due to age, ability, or access, and they need real options too.

Unless our provincial government can address each and every one of these topics with clear, data driven justifications, then you will lose the trust of Ontarians. You've lost it already with many of us who understand transportation principles, and you'll lose it with all other Ontarians once this problem of gridlock continues to exacerbate itself due to your lack of foresight.