It will be devastating if…

It will be devastating if Bill 212 is passed. 2024 has been the deadliest year for cycling deaths in Toronto. I lost a friend who was killed by motorists while cycling, all because she was trying to get home and the street did not have bicycle lanes. More people will unfortunately die if Bill 212 is passed. Since when does saving up to 30 seconds of commuting time for motorists become a priority over saving Ontarians' lives? 68% of Ontarians ride their bike at least once a month. The amount that this bill will cost taxpayers to remove pre-existing bike lanes makes no sense.
As Premier Doug Ford stated, “You’re nervous when there’s no bike lanes. At least I was. We have to do everything we can to make sure there’s never a death in the city. One death is way too many when it comes to bicycle riders.”
- Doug Ford (2017).