Hello, I am a healthcare…

Hello,

I am a healthcare worker at SickKids Hospital. I commute to and from work every single day, which saves me time and money, and reduces my overall carbon footprint. Bike lanes are crucial for my commute and help me feel safer on the road. It also makes it safer for drivers who don't need to swerve into a different lane to avoid me.

Research has shown that increasing car lanes only increase traffic over time; it incentivizes more people to drive. Conversely, increasing bike lines encourages more bikers, which reduces the concentration of cars on the road. In Montreal, our neighboring big city, bikes lanes and pedestrian streets have also be shown by research to improve traffic to business.

I don't have a car. I need bike lanes to get around and to keep me safe. Everyone hates traffic. Research clearly shows that adding more car lanes is NOT the solution. PLEASE reconsider this bill, as it directly impacts so many of us who live in the city centre.

Thank you.