Please do not go ahead with…

Please do not go ahead with this bill. It goes contrary to all the evidence that shows that bike lanes do NOT contribute to motor vehicle congestion. Removing existing bike lanes, or making it more difficult for municipalities to install new ones, will actually increase car traffic and congestion: the more lanes you open, the more cars you attract. More cars on the road with fewer safe options for cyclists also increases the risk of injuries to cyclists at the hands of careless drivers.
It's a shame the Ontario government is pandering to suburban voters, and spending money on more and more roads, instead of following the evidence-based approach that improves travel and transportation for everyone. Please build fewer roads, and instead put our (my) public funds toward smart, safe, environmentally friendly transportation networks: bike lanes and public transit.