I am firmly against Bil 212…

I am firmly against Bil 212 and here are my reasons.

I am worried that this piece of legislation will slow down or completely prevent new bike lanes from being constructed on major roads. Every day I bike my 2-year-old daughter to her daycare and I worry about our safety given the several tragic accidents involving a car and a cyclist. A few weeks ago, a friend of ours lost her father to a tragic bicycle accident. He leaves behind his wife, his children and grandchildren who will now grow up without their grandfather. Meanwhile, the driver involved in the accident has not been found. I feel that with this legislation, our lives are not valued.

Bike lanes help people move around, provide an affordable way of transportation and provide safety. I am also concerned that this legislation will mean more bureaucracy and red tape. I find it strange that the Ford government wants to implement a bill that increases red tape when a crucial part of the government's mandate is to REDUCE bureaucray. Also, in light of the affordability crisis, I would hope that the government supports cheap transportation rather than hinder it. Furthermore, I would much rather my tax money go to helping people who cannot afford a car to get around safely, be it through cycling or using public transit.