Bike lanes are important…

Bike lanes are important part of cities. I and many people I know rely on bike lanes to safely navigate streets. Biking on the street is not a viable option for many people, and as I'm sure you're aware biking on the sidewalk is illegal and often ticketed. Removal of bike lanes will only serve to increase car traffic as many people who currently choose to bike will no longer bike if it is made markedly less safe and will instead further clog roads with cars. Additionally, some people can not afford options other than biking with the ever increasing costs of cars, car insurance, gas, and even public transit in many cities across Ontario.

Please think critically about how removal of bike lanes will impact the people you are meant to serve. It will hurt many of us.