The amount of time this…

The amount of time this saves people in their commute, does not come close to the terrible environmental impact this will have on our (already dwindling) natural spaces in Southerm Ontario. Our current infrastructure is not working, will continue to worsen in the coming years under climate change. Already a trend of working from home has started, counterintuitive to the coming desolation proposed to build more roadways. Green bicycle lanes are a part of the way to the future. Already the calls to action to save our beautiful country from climate change are strengthening. To the Ford government: Listen to the science. If not, at the VERY LEAST listen to the people whom you claim to serve in your roles of government.

Be on the right side of history. Put this money towards better public transit systems and preserving and restoring the natural environment we have already lost too much of. Delaying true progress and doubling down on these old, failing systems will only increase the negative outcomes our children and their children will face. Our technology and infrastructure must be co ducive to a flourishing planet with flourishing ecosystems for our future health and survival. The tax payers' money should be invested into something more sustainable, not just poorly considered "bandaids" that help line the pockets of your political friends and donors. These things will have to change eventually, and are clearly going to be forced to change in the years to come. Why don't you be the heroes in this story, not the villains. Do right by the province that we gave you responsibility towards. Listen to us, the voters and taxpayers who fund your currently wanton and greedy lifestyle. Prove that you are better than what it seems you are shaping up to be.