This proposal appears to…

This proposal appears to severely undercut local decision-making. Municipalities are empowered to address issues on local roads and are in the best position to determine priorities concerning the use of municipal right of ways. Requiring provincial approval adds a further level of bureaucracy and seems a very poor use of governmental resources. If the province is concerned about the issue, surely they could develop standards for the conversion of roads (which presumably they will need to do in any event). I think this government should not disturb the current decision-making structure - which allows for the decision-makers at local levels to make decisions that affect local road users. The existing process provides for local accountability and allows municipalities to reflect local values.