Bill 212 is an extraordinary…

Bill 212 is an extraordinary overreach into municipal jurisdiction. In the Waterloo region, our municipal and regional government has spent a great deal of time and tax payer money planning for future growth. Their plans are well researched and well thought out and adapted to our local needs. All urban planning research indicates that bike lanes reduce traffic and save lives.
As a driver I feel much more comfortable driving when cyclists have their own lanes, traffic signals etc. The roads are safer and less stressful to drive.
This government’s one size fits all approach to urban planning is inappropriate and ill conceived. Regulations that might work in Toronto will not suit inhabitants of other municipalities. We have a division of government services for a reason. Local governments understand the needs of their communities. Allow them to do their jobs and stop wasting tax payer money changing well thought out plans and policy at the local level.