This legislation flies in…

This legislation flies in the face of several studies, common sense in urban planning and general good management practices of government funds. There is no justification for spending money to remove bike lanes, and especially in the areas identified. Provincial policies should focus on provincial jurisdictions. Not municipal issues.

Moreover, this legislation will create a greater degree of risk for cyclists using the roads throughout the province, especially in Toronto. I am appalled that Premier Ford and his ministers are willing to trade literal lives in order to accomplish this wrongheaded effort. There are several deaths almost each month due to poor infrastructure for cycling in Toronto alone. Removing what little safe infrastructure we have is senseless and wasteful.

Provincial politicians should focus on provincial issues and stay out of municipal affairs.