This proposal is such a…

This proposal is such a depressing motion to put forward and lacks foresight and optimism about our future. It's been proven time and again that the key to reducing gridlock is to reduce the amount of cars on the road. This is not complicated to understand. This proposal denies reality. It denies the reality that the dominance of the automobile IS the problem. It denies the reality that bike lanes keep us safe. It denies the reality that we absolutely need to encourage people to use healthier and greener forms of transport. This proposal denies us of a bright future and denies us of a city worth living in.

I repair bicycles professionally, and many of my customers are families who have embraced cargo e-bikes to haul their kids, groceries, etc around the city. This is more economical, enjoyable, healthy, and faster than using a vehicle. This is the future that I want, and it's the future that we need to embrace. This is not really new or revolutionary. It's practical and it's a mode of transport that is used with great success across the world. The secret to reducing gridlock is to get on a bike.

I object this bill completely.