I'm writing to demonstrate…

I'm writing to demonstrate my disgust with Bill 60, this bill ignores the large body of research and evidence based policy on what is needed to address traffic challenges in Ontario and shows this government's contempt for the lives and safety of Ontarians. Further, it strips cities of local authority and decision-making, even when projects are supported by evidence and local residents. It will worsen traffic congestion, not reduce it. The government’s ownexperts have consistently said that bike lanes are not a cause of gridlock. It will make roads more dangerous. Protected bike lanes prevent serious injuries and deaths for people biking, walking, and driving. It threatens other uses of road space that communities rely on, including transit priority, safe crossings, patios, curbside access, and school streets. It undermines climate goals and public health by locking cities into car-dependent street designs. Please reconsider this dangerous and ill-conceived legislation.