I agree with you wholeheartedly. This is ego triumphing over logic and empathy. Accessibility doesn't seem to me to be high on Ford's list of priorities.

He ran on this platform of supposed fiscal responsibility, and the first thing he does is incur millions of dollars in penalties cancelling a contract that would've been good for the long-term health of the city and its citizens.

That is the opposite of responsibility, and it's so disheartening. :(

(Also, zeppelins!)