Invest in public transit like GO Regional Express Rail (Kitchener, Bolton and Milton), and increase rapid transit in Brampton and Vaughan
413(ish) reasons why building Highway 413 is a very bad idea
There are many reasons why building Hwy 413 would be a disaster for Ontario.
413(ish) reasons why building Highway 413 is a very bad idea
VIEW A MAP OF THE PROPOSED ROUTE
Take a look at the communities, farmland, waterways, Greenbelt and forests that will be bulldozed to make way for the redundant highway.
MAP OF THE PROPOSED ROUTE
GET A LAWN SIGN
Request a lawn sign from a location most convenient for you and help raise awareness in your community.
GET A LAWN SIGN
demand a federal review
Hwy 413 needs a full environmental assessment. The current provincial government is trying to exempt Hwy 413 and future highways from provincial environmental assessments. It's time for the federal government to step in!
DEMAND A FEDERAL REVIEW
Now, more than ever, Ontario needs to push back and tell the government to #StopHwy413
Forests, Greenbelt, Farmland and Waterways are under threat! The redundant highway would cost taxpayers billions of dollars and encourage more greenhouse gas pollution, pushing our climate goals further out of reach.
Not to mention that the highway will create more traffic congestion on local roads, and will only save drivers 30-60 seconds per trip.
The Problems with Hwy 413
Climate Change
Hwy 413 will add over 17 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, resulting in $1.4 billion in damages from pollution!
CLIMATE CHANGE
Farmland Loss
Hwy 413 would pave over 400 acres of Greenbelt and over 2,000 acres of Ontario's most productive farmland!
Farmland Loss
It Won't Save Time
An expert panel study found that Hwy 413 would only save drivers in the region 30-60 seconds per trip!
It Won't Save Time
It's Expensive
Hwy 413 will cost taxpayers as much as 10 BILLION dollars, which means less money to invest in crucial public transit.
It's Expensive
Biodiversity Loss
Twenty-nine federally identified species at risk would be harmed if the highway is built.
Biodiversity Loss
Loss of Indigenous Heritage
Hwy 413 would impact physical & cultural heritage within Mississauga of the Credit First Nation's territory, including ceremonial and burial sites. It could also destroy important archaeological sites of the Huron-Wendat.
Loss of Indigenous Heritage
Map of the Hwy 413 Proposed Route
These are the communities that will be negatively impacted by the proposed highway route, along with over 400 acres of Greenbelt, endangered species habitats and 2,000 acres of prime farmland.
Solutions & Alternatives to Hwy 413
Instead of wasting money on a destructive and unnecessary highway, here is how Ontario can meet the region's transportation needs. Read more about the alternatives in the expert panel review.
Timeline of Hwy 413
This redundant and destructive highway has been cancelled before and must be cancelled again. See details in the timeline below.
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