The proposal to tear out…

The proposal to tear out Toronto’s bike lanes isn’t just shortsighted—it’s a reckless disregard for human life. Bike lanes are not “nice-to-haves” or optional; they are lifesaving infrastructure that stands between our loved ones and fatal traffic collisions. Study after study shows the truth: cities with protected bike lanes experience significantly fewer traffic deaths across the board, from cyclists to pedestrians and drivers. Removing these lanes is a choice to put lives at risk.

Consider this: in cities with strong biking infrastructure, traffic deaths drop by up to 44%. That’s not a number to ignore—that’s countless lives saved. Without these protections, we’re condemning cyclists to unsafe streets where they are forced to share lanes with fast-moving traffic. This isn’t a hypothetical; it’s happening here and now. Just look at the families who have lost parents, siblings, and children because Toronto’s streets haven’t been made safe enough for cyclists. Each tragedy stands as a stark reminder that our infrastructure is failing to protect its citizens.

We don’t need more cars clogging our streets; we need safe, equitable roads. Every family touched by a traffic tragedy understands what’s at stake. Are we really willing to roll back safety to serve a narrow agenda? Removing these lanes isn’t just a step backward; it’s a dangerous leap toward more preventable deaths, more senseless tragedies, and a city that values cars over lives.

This is the bottom line: supporting bike lanes is supporting safety, progress, and the future of Toronto. Anything less is a vote for regression and preventable loss. Stand up for a Toronto that values its people’s lives—keep the bike lanes, expand them, and make our streets safe for everyone.