I am an avid cyclist who…

I am an avid cyclist who owns properties both in and outside of the city. My recommendation is based on both driving and cycling throughout Toronto.

While I see the need for cycling infrastructure I do believe it can be approached differently to better accommodate both drivers and cyclists by implementing the following.

-reduce sidewalk width and minimize lane width in order to allow a 3ft space with a simple painted line to act as designated bike lane while not compromising the flow of traffic

-reduce implementation cost by not installing cycling specific traffic lights as these also make it more confusing for drivers, slowing down traffic and potentially contributing to more accidents

The addition of cycling infrastructure to a densely populated city is critical to provide options for people to commute to school and work as well as day to day interactions with businesses. (Groceries, health appointments, etc.)

It is possible to have cycling and vehicle infrastructure coexist. We as Torontonians need to agree on solutions that fit our city’s unique needs. We may not be able to mirror other existing infrastructures in other countries but I believe a functional bike lane can be achieved with a minimum requirement of 3ft with a painted line.