As a driver in Toronto, I…

As a driver in Toronto, I believe that bike lanes are extremely important in keeping us all safe. Cyclists will use these roads whether there are bike lanes or not, and having a protected space to keep them safe and away from cars is critical. I can plan ahead for a bit of traffic, but I can’t cope with the stress of avoiding cyclists when there is no safe space for them to use, and I certainly could not live with myself if I were to hit a cyclist. Bike lanes keep us *all* safe. And those who commute via bicycle are doing us all a favor in the long run, reducing emissions and making Toronto’s air easier to breathe.