I am strongly opposed to any…

I am strongly opposed to any bill that would remove existing bike lanes, or introduce unnecessary red tape to stop cities adding new bike infrastructure.

I am not able to drive. Learning to travel by bike is what allowed me to get off of welfare (couldn't afford a bus pass in those days, nevermind a car), go to college, and get a job where I could support myself. Today riding a bicycle is what allows me to go to work, the doctors office, or the grocery store.

If the existing bike lanes are removed, I will still have to ride my bike all those places. Only change is that I will be among vehicle traffic, blocking the cars because I cant go as fast.

Without good bike lanes, I can't commute safely. Many cyclists in my city are injured or killed every year by unsafe drivers, because we don't have enough cycling infrastructure as it is.

Please, don't put me (and many others like me) back to cycling among the traffic. It will increase frustration for drivers and worsen danger for cyclists. We don't need more red tape. Bike lanes clear the way for everyone!