Since I was in my late teens…

Since I was in my late teens I’ve biked around the city to commute, to play, and for exercise. I’m now 39, and I’ve never felt more safe commuting than I do now.

For most of my time cycling I’ve navigated the city using side streets, and although it’s pleasant, it’s far from efficient. Since the establishment of proper bike lanes, I’ve been able to get around much faster, and with a greater deal of security.

Toronto should not be told what infrastructure it should have from someone not elected to represent our City. Nor should residents and businesses needlessly suffer by having to go through MORE construction on account of this politically driven proposal. Toronto is a global city, and our cycling infrastructure should aim to be aligned with that of other progressive cities around the world. It is frankly an embarrassment on the world stage to even have this being considered.

This is transparently a crass attempt for the premier to achieve a political game. We cannot allow this to happen, and have GOOD PUBLIC policy be negated because of one person’s ambitions. To do so would be an extremely dangerous precedent.

It goes without saying you have my full support to oppose this action proposed by the premier. Let’s build the city together that you were mandated to build, and give a giant thumbs down to the ON government’s lack of consultation and disregard for data-driven policy.