The bicycle lane…

The bicycle lane restrictions are very shortsighted and fiscally irresponsible. It steps on the democratically elected municipal governments and makes me, as a taxpayer, driver and bicyclist, pay doubly for (in municipal taxes) bike lane studies and installs, then again (in provincial taxes) for either their removal, or their review. This increases bureaucratic friction and costs, something a truly conservative government should oppose.

Further, cyclists are a boon to cities. Making cycling safer and more efficient leads to a more vibrant and liveable city, allowing for increased density, lower pollution and urban temperatures, lower healthcare costs among other benefits. As a former resident of Toronto, anecdotally I can attest that the Bloor St. corridor is essential to cycling travel.

In short, I am extremely opposed to both the general direction and the specific implementations of the proposal.