Another highway that won’t help

October 29, 2024

QUEEN'S PARK — Ontario Greens Deputy Leader and MPP for Kitchener Centre Aislinn Clancy released the following statement in response to news that the Ford government has awarded a construction contract for the west section of the Bradford Bypass.

“Building the Bradford Bypass is not going to make life easier or more affordable for the people of Ontario.

What it will do is increase greed-fuelled sprawl, ramp up climate pollution and slice right through the Greenbelt – paving over some of the most fertile farmland in the entire country while locking commuters into endless gridlock.

This government does not have a serious plan to get Ontarians moving.

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. They need more affordable options for getting around – not another highway through the Greenbelt.”

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