I live in downtown Toronto,…

I live in downtown Toronto, near the Distillery District, and I fully support the proposed bill to better regulate bike lanes and address traffic congestion. This past weekend, during the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, road closures left me completely trapped in my block, making it impossible to access nearby hospitals by car. If I had needed medical assistance, I would have had no choice but to call an ambulance. This is an issue that highlights the need for better coordination between municipal projects and traffic management. Please consider expanding the proposal to include better planning for large events like marathons, ensuring that people have the right to move freely. Several individuals, including healthcare professionals, struggled to get to work or other appointments during the marathon, even though it was held on a Sunday.

In addition, the lack of enforcement for cyclists is a growing safety concern. As a pedestrian, I have had two near-collisions with cyclists who ignored red lights, and I have observed an increasing disregard for traffic rules. Any new bike lanes should be paired with stronger monitoring and enforcement to ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike. I believe this proposal, by introducing stricter regulations for bike lane implementation, is a step in the right direction.