Please do not remove the…

Please do not remove the bike lanes. As a resident of High Park, I find them to be incredibly useful in my commute. This summer I had the most fun cycling from Point A to Point B. It empowers people who do not have access to a car. By implementing bike lanes, we are supporting healthier ways of living.

Bill 212 is an absolute provincial overreach impacting Toronto’s infrastructure management.

As a resident of Toronto, I am deeply concerned about the implications of Bill 23 and the proposed Bill 212. The significant reduction in our city’s infrastructure budget due to Bill 23 has already strained our ability to maintain and improve essential services. The additional measures proposed in Bill 212 threaten to further disrupt our city’s carefully balanced infrastructure planning, which is crucial for addressing street space allocation, climate action, affordability, road safety, and overall quality of life.

I believe that the City of Toronto, with its unique needs and challenges, is best positioned to manage its own infrastructure. The proposed section 195.2 of the Highway Traffic Act represents an overreach that undermines local governance and the ability of our elected officials to serve the interests of their constituents effectively.

It is essential that the Province respects the jurisdiction of municipalities to manage their own infrastructure and address the competing demands of their residents.