Cars are the least efficient…

Cars are the least efficient way to move people through cities. Nearly all major cities in North America and Europe are actively discouraging car use in their cities and increasing the use of bicycles and transit. We need to support the positive trend of cycling in this city so PEOPLE can move around the city quickly and easily. This also means the emergency services, senior transport, disabled transport and deliveries are prioritized because folks that can bike, do bike, freeing up space on the roads to get drivers moving.

More people cycling means more people not driving. This results in less congestion for drivers. Because I have protected bike lanes on my way to work - Bloor to University I drive far less. I don't emit when I drive, it's safer for pedestrians and it causes less externalities (noise and pollution). If you remove those bike lanes, me and my neighbours will be driving to work, guaranteeing more congestion.

Finally, it's ironic how a conservative government is getting involved in a municipal issue. We just had a mayoral election and one candidate ran on an anti-bike lane agenda and lost handsomely so we already had a referendum on this issue. Let people who live, work and raise there families here exist without this constant harassment of our way of life.