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I rely on the City of Toronto's bike lanes and do not support any actions that would remove existing bike lanes or limit the expansion of Toronto's cycling network.

We are in a climate emergency and should be doing everything we can to encourage more cycling, not more cars on the road. There has been a huge uptake of cycling in recent years, especially through the Bike Share network. Eliminating existing bike lanes would have a catastrophic impact on the momentum that we have built. It would also be disastrous for cyclist safety.

I live in downtown Toronto and cycle nearly all year round. The downtown bike lanes, especially on University and Bloor, are essential for my well being and transportation needs.

The best way to reduce gridlock is to reduce the number of cars on the road, not by ripping out bike lanes that were just installed for a few extra meters of car space which will quickly be filled in by more cars. Please do not take Ontario backward by prioritizing cars over sustainable, active transportation choices.