Bill 60 overrides local…

Bill 60 overrides local decision-making by centralizing control with the province. Municipalities lose autonomy over their own streets and transportation planning. Local communities are denied the opportunity to decide what infrastructure best suits their needs. This undermines years of work by cities like Ottawa and Toronto to build safer, more connected cycling networks.
Cyclists are forced to share roads with fast-moving vehicles, increasing the risk of accidents. Vulnerable road users, including children and seniors, face greater danger when biking or walking.
The lack of safe infrastructure discourages cycling, which is a healthy, low-cost, and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Cycling is a key part of sustainable urban mobility. Bill 60 orioritizes car traffic over active transportation, increasing congestion and emissions. Bill 60 undermines climate goals by discouraging low-carbon travel options like biking and walking. Cycling is often the most affordable transportation option, especially for students, low-income residents, and those without access to cars.
Bill 60 disproportionately affects these groups by limiting their safe mobility options.
The bill’s wording is so expansive that it could also impact bus lanes, pedestrian zones, patios, and school streets. This creates uncertainty and fear among municipalities about what projects are permissible.
Bill 60 is not just a setback for cyclists—it’s a systemic shift that prioritizes cars over people, undermines local democracy, and threatens the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of Ontario’s transportation future.