As a downtown resident and…

As a downtown resident and cyclist, the proposal will not improve traffic. The issue with traffic is construction, illegal parking or turns, and many ride share cars. I am opposed because as a cyclist, I will now take the lane, as I am entitled to. Otherwise, I risk aggressive drivers. Many drivers on University drive much faster than the speed limit making cycling without lanes dangerous. As a tax payer, I am furious that the existing cycling network will be rendered unsafe, and that I will be paying for the destruction of infrastructure I use. I have been seriously injured twice when cycling on the downtown streets but never in bike lanes. The Ontario government’s plan is a step backward compared to world class cities like Paris and London.