After steamrolling through Bill 56 that bans speed cameras, the Ontario government is planning on bypassing the democratic process again (ie no public committee hearings) for Bill 60, the so-called Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. This government does not want to hear any opinion that doesn’t fit its narrative (nor is it interested in data).
With these bills, the government is doing two things:
- Putting the lives of people outside of cars at risk by removing speed cameras
- Stripping cities of the power to make their streets safe for people outside of cars by banning new bike lanes that would involve road configuration
We must fight back. Here are things you can do:
- Send a letter to the Premier, Minister Sarkaria and your MPP. Feel free to customize it.
- Call the Premier (647-612-3673) and your local MPP. Tell them you oppose the provision of Bill 60, Part XII.1, Section 195.3 (1), that this provision puts your life at risk and it will mean more deaths, more pollution, and more gridlock, not less.
Talk to your neighbours, colleagues, family members. Ask them to voice their concern over Bill 60 too.
Voice your opposition today!
Background
Ontario Bill 60: A Veto on a Safer, More Bikeable Ottawa
Ottawa cyclists, councillors frustrated as Ontario bill targets bike lanes
Bill 60: Cyclists, Bike Lanes & More (The Biking Lawyer)