Bill 212 proposes to destroy…

Bill 212 proposes to destroy existing bike lanes, smother local democracy and dismiss environmental protections in the beautiful province of Ontario. As an older adult who commutes by bicycle, I rely on bike lanes for a safe route to my workplace. I regularly travel on the Bloor bike lane to do shopping as well as travelling to and from work. In fact, I frequent businesses along this route because the Bloor bike lane provides an easy and safe way to get there. At this time of year, it is dark on my way home from work. Visibility is poorer for any vehicle on the road. It is even more crucial to have dedicated cycle infrastructure for cyclists who are even more vulnerable in the evening. Not to mention the safety concerns for vulnerable road users with the increased availability of alcohol.
The bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University have already been built. The money has been spent. There are so many other ways that the estimated $48 million can spent that could benefit so many Ontarians who are struggling with food security, access to health care and education.
I ask that Bill 212 be withdrawn and I ask that my hard earned taxes not be spent on ripping up existing bike land infrastructure and that local democracy be respected.