I am strongly opposed to…

I am strongly opposed to Bill 212. As a daily cyclist and a Toronto resident, I rely on bike lanes to commute safely and efficiently. By choosing to cycle, I’m helping reduce congestion and pollution, making the city more livable for everyone. Removing bike lanes would force cyclists like myself onto busy streets, increasing the risk of accidents and potentially pushing us back into cars, which would only add to traffic and emissions. This WILL increase injuries and deaths on what is on track to be one of the worst years on record.

Bike lanes on streets like Bloor-Danforth have proven vital for safe commuting. Instead of taking them away, the Ontario government should be investing in more cycling infrastructure to support a healthier, greener, and less congested city. Studies have continualy found that bike lanes increase spending and local buisnesses and make roads safer for all users.

Farthermore, none of this bill will fix congestion. Building more highways like the one in this bill will only provide more car-centric sprawl.