I strongly disagree with…

I strongly disagree with Bill 212.

I believe this legislation is a massive overstep from the provincial government into municipal jurisdiction. Bike lanes are a critical part of urban design. They help with traffic calming and ensure the safety of all road users. Bike lanes on arterial roads are crucial as there is no efficient throughway on side streets. Cyclists are more likely to stop at local shops along the street unlike vehicle users. There are countless studies that have show the real numbers and advantages of bike lanes. Statistics also show that with safe infrastructure more people choose to commute via a bicycle as they now feel safe doing so which in turn reduces congestion.

Removing bike lanes is extremely short sighted and pandering to commercial buisness that do not experience walk in clientele like so many other buisness do.