As a daily cyclist and…

As a daily cyclist and resident of downtown Toronto for over a decade, I strongly oppose this bill.
For the following 5 reasons:
1. It strips cities of local authority and decision-making, even when projects are supported by evidence and local residents.
2. It will worsen traffic congestion, not reduce it. The government’s own experts have consistently said that bike lanes are not a cause of gridlock.
3. It will make roads more dangerous. Protected bike lanes prevent serious injuries and deaths for people biking, walking, and driving.
4. It threatens other uses of road space that communities rely on, including transit priority, safe crossings, patios, curbside access, and school streets.
5. It undermines climate goals and public health by locking cities into car-dependent street designs.
I want to live in a city that supports and encourages cycling through sensible initiatives. It makes the streets safer and the air cleaner for everyone. This bill would undermine all of this.