I am very strongly AGAINST…

I am very strongly AGAINST the Conservative government's proposal to require cities to have provincial government approval to add bike lanes to city streets. Each city is unique, and the municipal governments are in the best position to understand what is best for their own commuters, residents and businesses.

Active transportation, including bicycles, have been proven in many, many cities of the world to reduce traffic and congestion by getting cars off the road. Many more bicycles will fit in the same road space than cars. Active transportation helps people stay healthy (assuming they have safe places to walk and cycle!), and also reduces the emissions that are causing significant decreases in air quality which impact people's health. Cities that do not have cars in their downtown centres have been shown to be safer and healthier.

It is cars that create gridlock, not bicycles. Let's reduce the number of cars on the road through providing efficient mass transit into and throughout our cities, plus safe spaces for active transportation.