Ford government out of ideas to reduce gridlock

October 17, 2024

QUEEN'S PARK — Ontario Greens Deputy Leader Aislinn Clancy released the following statement in response to the Ford government’s proposed legislation to speed up construction of priority highways.

“This government will do anything but come up with a serious plan to reduce gridlock and get Ontarians moving.

Slashing environmental laws, paving over our Greenbelt – Ontarians have made it clear that they’re not okay with this. For the government to be trying it yet again with Highway 413 shows how they’ll do anything to help their inner circle over the people of this province. This expensive highway needs to be cancelled once and for all.

To solve our traffic problems, we need to give people more affordable choices for how they get around. Our communities need two-way, all-day GO train and intercity bus service. They need more bike-share programs and e-bike infrastructure, and dedicated bike and transit lanes that help them get where they need to go safely.

We also need to build communities that don’t require you to travel a great distance to get to work or school – by building more homes in existing neighbourhoods and especially around transit hubs.

These are the kinds of solutions we need from our government. The Ford government has shown that they’re not up to the challenge.”

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