I am writing to express my…

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed amendments to Part XII of the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bill 212, and any related proposed regulations. I agree with the City of Toronto Act that allows the City to determine what is in the public interest of the city.

I agree with Toronto City Council that the Province needs to work collaboratively with cities to address congestion and road safety, and accordingly withdraw the proposed amendments to Part XII of the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bill 212.

I agree with Toronto City Council that no costs associated with the amendments to Part XII of the Highway Traffic Act should be incurred or paid by the City of Toronto including staff time, planning, design, construction, and traffic management as a result of the congestion created by the removal.

My family and I are all cyclists and we use our local bike lanes and the bike lanes in the cities and towns that we visit. Cyclists make for vibrant and accessible cities. And dedicated bike lanes make for safe cycling.

I am strongly in favour of dedicated, safe bike lanes and strongly opposed to Bill 212, the legislation that would rip out bike lanes on Yonge, Bloor, and University and limit new construction in other areas.

Bike lanes are good for business. Bike lanes are good for the environment. Bike lanes are good for public and personal health. Bike lanes give us freedom and mobility. Bike lanes save lives. I strongly oppose this anti-bike lane legislation that sends the very negative message to other vehicle operators that bikes do not belong on the roads. And bikes most definitely do belong on our roads.

Thank you for your consideration.