I am strongly opposed to…

I am strongly opposed to Bill 212 for the many reasons you are already aware of: Bike lanes REDUCE traffic by taking cars off the road and providing alternative transportation methods. Encouraging car use makes traffic WORSE.

Evidence and documented statistics show that business has gone UP where bike lanes are installed and that there have been no measurable increases in traffic from bike lanes.

The rhetoric that bike lanes are causing any sort of traffic increase is completely made up.

Before seperated bike lanes were installed on major streets in Toronto, I NEVER cycled to get anywhere, I only cycled recreationally along trails. I used to drive everywhere. Since the bike lanes on Bloor and other places have been installed, I now often take my bike to go to restaurants and events. It has made a huge difference to me, and thousands upon thousands of others.

We are in a climate emergency - now is the time to encourage alternative transport options not discourage them.