Regarding the proposed Bill…

Regarding the proposed Bill 60. There are many subjects within this bill that I am strongly opposed to however today I would like to comment on the subject of bicycle lanes and specifically the provinicial government's desire to meddle in the affairs of the municipal governments.

I cycle daily using it as a means to commute to and from work. My children cycle daily as well.

reducing or removing bike lanes means;

• 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 own experts 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.