Bill 212 is a disaster. Bike…

Bill 212 is a disaster.

Bike lanes ease congestion—they’re the solution, not the problem. Removing them will push more people into cars, worsening traffic and air pollution. Even if there were evidence that bike lanes worsen traffic, prioritizing "the orderly movement of motor vehicle traffic" over public health and safety is indefensible. From 2015 to 2024, 28 cyclists have been killed in Toronto, and 380 seriously injured—68% of these collisions happened on streets without bike infrastructure.

Bill 212 also comes with a staggering price tag. According to a City of Toronto report, removing bike lanes on Bloor, University, and Yonge alone is estimated to cost taxpayers $48 million—money that would be better spent on real solutions, like public transit and active transportation.

The opposition is loud and clear. Mayor Olivia Chow, Toronto City Council, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute are all against this bill. Ignoring these voices, along with health and safety experts, is a blatant rejection of evidence-based policymaking.

Bill 212 drags Ontario’s cities backward. The province must withdraw this misguided legislation and collaborate with municipalities to tackle congestion, road safety, and climate challenges. Ontario deserves better.