Bill 212, while well…

Bill 212, while well-intentioned, will not effectively address congestion in Toronto and could ultimately put lives at risk. The bill focuses on quick fixes, such as streamlining infrastructure projects and reducing delays, but it fails to address the root causes of congestion, like over-reliance on cars, inadequate public transportation, and urban sprawl. By prioritizing speed over safety, the bill risks pushing through development projects without sufficient planning or oversight, leading to more accidents, poorly designed streets, and insufficient support for vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and cyclists. Without a comprehensive strategy that integrates better transit, sustainable urban design, and traffic safety measures, Bill 212 risks exacerbating the very issues it aims to resolve, making our roads more dangerous and leaving long-term solutions unaddressed.