I disagree with removing…

I disagree with removing bike lanes. As someone who commutes to work via walking, bus, and bike, I believe removing these lanes will decrease the efficiency, enjoyability and accessibility to commuting via bike.

Since the increases of bike lanes, I have felt safer riding my bike in areas without bike paths. Riding my bike on the road in between cars can be dangerousand scary, and having less bike lanes will deter those who would like to ride their bikes around the city more as many people I know feel unsafe due to aggressive drivers and not having enough space on the road to bike.

I believe in these times of enviromental concern, we should be promoting the creation of side walks, bike lanes, bus use etc. We should be focusing on making commuting as accessible, safe and reliable as possible. Providing these enviroments will make it more enjoyable and easier to chose other options in terms of commuting. Neglecting these enviroments creates more car use out of frustration, thus creating further traffic/gridlocks.

Ottawa is a beautiful city with many commuting options. Please consider the implications of favouring cars over other more sustainable and universal choices we can make.

Thank you.