I’m a taxpayer who deserves…

I’m a taxpayer who deserves the opportunity to use the road safely.

My primary means of transportation is my bike. It does not pollute the environment and gives me an opportunity for physical activity, which keeps me healthy. I ride in bike lanes because they provide a level of safety. I am a parent of 2 and am middle-aged. The activity I get from riding my bike has kept me from getting heart disease and type 2 diabetes, which makes me less of a burden on the healthcare system. I’m almost 50 and don’t need any medications to manage my health. This is not something everyone can say.

You should know that I was almost hit twice last week on roads without bike lanes.

I suppose if they get taken out then my best option for safety would be to occupy the middle of a lane, as it would be the only place for me to be. I think that could cause further congestion but if there’s only one lane then that’s where I should be.

Thanks for giving me the right to the road. I only had 5% before (% of the road a bike lane occupies), but now I will have 100% of a lane of traffic. This will absolutely make things safer.

Thank you for looking out for all the parents who want clean air for their children and grandchildren and for gig workers who use bikes to deliver us food when we get hungry. We will enjoy the space! You don’t have to worry about getting doored when you are in the middle of the lane. What a relief.