Six cyclists were killed in…

Six cyclists were killed in Toronto this year. Does the premier and his government want this number to rise so he can save a couple of minutes on his commute to Queen’s Park? The bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University are essential parts of Toronto's cycling network. Removing them would force cyclists onto the road, putting their safety at serious risk.

Research worldwide shows that bike lanes reduce congestion and improve safety in cities the size of Toronto. This plan is rash and dismisses the research entirely. It seems to cater to drivers looking for a quick, uninformed fix—ignoring that removing bike lanes will barely reduce commute times and will jeopardize both cyclist and pedestrian safety.

Additionally, this is not an area for the provincial government to decide. Toronto's elected officials built these bike lanes for the residents of the city. Doug Ford and his government were not elected to manage municipal transportation. Instead, perhaps the provincial government should focus on fixing our broken healthcare system—something squarely within their jurisdiction and something they were actually elected to address.