I strongly oppose Bill 212…

I strongly oppose Bill 212 as it represents an overreach of provincial powers into municipal responsibilities. As a concerned citizen, I believe that any decision regarding bike lanes should be left to local governments who have a better understanding of their communities' needs and priorities. Focusing solely on removing bike lanes as a solution to urban congestion is a scapegoat for other more pressing issues, such as inadequate infrastructure planning and lack of investment in public transit.

A poll from Ipsos in July 2024 clearly identifies what residents think the causes of traffic and congestion are:
https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/majority-residents-say-there-is-traffic-and…

There are solutions to our traffic woes, but restrictions on building bike lanes and where they should be built will not solve them. Will I now need to take the car to commute to work downtown, adding to the increasing amount of cars on the road? I urge you to reject this bill and instead work collaboratively with cities to find comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of urban challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient investment in sustainable transportation alternatives, and bad construction management.

Fast-tracking the construction of Highway 413 through an omnibus highway bill without proper environmental assessments is unacceptable and poses significant risks to our environment and public health.