As a resident of Toronto who…

As a resident of Toronto who resides metres from Bloor street, I strongly appose this bill. The bike lanes on Bloor St allow for cycling traffic and travel safely and efficiently across one of the City's main through ways. I travel by car and bicycle regularly on Bloor St., and Dupont st. and have found that there is little difference by care west of Avenue road. This is despite heavier pedestrian and more frequent stops on Bloor st. Furthermore cycling on Dupont st feels significantly less safe, and has regular areas where there is no room to stay clear of vehicles. This leads to bicycles slowing down car traffic often.

A second major problem with this bill is the used of Provincial funds on Municipal infrastructure. I have no personal issue with provincial funds being allocated to municipal issues, however using this money seems like mismanagement, and will cost Millions of dollars of money where so many public services are lacking. Not withstanding the money that will be lost from businesses while this work is being completed.

The final comment I would be about amendments to The Build Highways Faster Act. This provides unnecessary powers to the upcoming Bradford Bypass Project, and the reduction of environmental responsibility for a project which will already have immense impact on critical lands, and flood planes.