Bike lanes are a critical,…

Bike lanes are a critical, underfunded infrastructure that keep our communities safe. They are not directly correlated to congestion in downtown Toronto. In fact, several busy Toronto streets could benefit from MORE BIKE LANES - not less - making our communities safer and easier to navigate for ALL modes of transportation, not just cars.

Driving in downtown Toronto is inconvenient, and it should be! It is a luxury. I have a car and I try not to use it in the downtown core. Bike and subway infrastructure benefits everyone. Difficulty driving in downtown Toronto is a natural deterrent, working in our favour to increase the overall health and safety of the city. Less people should drive to the downtown core.

Please, I’m begging you, keep these bike lanes intact. I have a young daughter that is growing up in this city - and at her young age we can only safely bike in the few areas that aren’t 100% prioritizing car driving convenience over the safety of everyone else on the road.

Think of the future, think of the children - build more bike lanes in Toronto (not less) to encourage a healthier lifestyle and a safer community that is more welcoming, and well-balanced (I.e., it’s not car drivers versus everyone else).

Please be thoughtful, and do not undo the bike infrastructure that is making this city a better and safer place to live.