In a year that has seen the…

In a year that has seen the most cyclist deaths in Toronto in the last five years, the provinces intentions to begin removing bike lanes is completely irresponsible and disrespectful to the families that have lost loved ones. Those deaths were caused by collisions with cars, the same cars this province is choosing to prioritize over the very lives of many who choose to travel by bicycle through the city. The promise that removing bike lanes and adding car lanes is not backed by any evidential research. What is back by evidence, is that bike lanes create a safer environment for people to travel by bike, which not only saves lives, but also reduces vehicular traffic by encouraging people to use alternative forms of movement through the city.

The provinces statements are clear - lives and safety do not matter as much as supposed reduced traffic. Where will the cyclists that still use these routes go? On the road with the cars, increasing risks of accidents. Nice choice.