I’ve lived in Toronto for…

I’ve lived in Toronto for decades. Im a driver, pedestrian and a cyclist. I walk because our streets are vibrant and filled with life and because it’s how I like to experience the city. I bike for fun on trails and along the waterfront. When I’m trying to get somewhere on time, I bike on the city’s protected lanes. I only started doing that once the lanes were protected and I didn’t have to find myself squeezed between streetcars, trucks and cars. I feel safe in the bike lanes, I feel like I’m not taking my life into my hands like I used to on many of the city streets. When I take my bike, I’m one less driver on the road, one less person contributing to congestion. I want to continue to feel safe and have more OPTIONS to get around this city. I want my kids to feel safe getting around by bike. That’s why I live in a city like Toronto, for the types of transportation options that work in dense urban areas.

Don’t force everyone to drive! And stay in YOUR lane!