Hello, As a downtown…

Hello,

As a downtown Toronto resident, driver, motorcyclist, and bicyclist I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed bill (ERO 019-9265) that aims to diminish the cities control over bike lanes in Toronto.

Multiple recent studies have shown that bike lanes are not only beneficial for the health and safety of cyclists but also:

1) Reduced Traffic Congestion
2) Improved Road Safety
3) Enhanced Public Health
4) Economic Benefits for small and local businesses
5) Decrease the environmental impact

Sources can be found through this CBC Science article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/bike-lanes-impacts-1.7358319

As a city we should focus on reducing our car resilience, and provide safe alternative means of transport like bicycling or improved public transit routes.

It is clear that making it easier to remove bike lanes would not only hinder progress towards a safe and sustainable transportation system but could also exacerbate traffic congestion and safety issues on our roads.

I urge you to reconsider the implications of this bill and to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of all Toronto residents by maintaining and looking to expand our bicycle infrastructure.

Sincerely,

A concerned citizen