The proposal to remove…

The proposal to remove sections of the Bloor, University and Yonge bike lanes is a tremendous mistake. The city of Toronto has built excellent biking infrastructure along these routes which provide safe and effective transport. I, and many other Ontarians use these bike lanes on a regular basis in place of driving within the city. The removal of these bike lanes and restrictions on the construction of new lanes will lead to more cars on the road. This will not only add to congestion but hurt businesses and communities along these routes. Additionally, the cost associated with removals will be a burden on the Ontario tax payer, and is especially painful considering much of the infrastructure along these routes is brand new.

I also find the measures exempting Highway 413 from the Environmental Assessment Act concerning.