Besides spending tax payer…

Besides spending tax payer money unnecessarily. Bill 212 is a backward move in terms of environmental protection, among other issues. Many people, including young and old adults, cannot afford to drive motorized vehicles. Bicycle lanes give many cyclists a better sense of security when they're riding in the city. If anything, more lanes should be built to accommodate the increase in the number of people riding bikes, e-scooters, and other non-fueled devices in Toronto. If there were more bike lanes, I believe there would be greater interest in the use of the lanes. I understand drivers are concerned about having fewer lanes to use in the city, but I also notice many cars do not carry any passengers much of the time. I see a lot of SUVs that only contain one person. Traffic congestion could be significantly reduced if more people participated in ride-sharing. The other problem that should be addressed is to improve public transit to encourage more people to leave their cars at home. Unfortunately, it does not seem as reliable as it once was due to past failure to keep the system updated.