I am opposed to proposal 212…

I am opposed to proposal 212 to reduce gridlock and save me time, by not allowing municipalities to install and maintain bike lanes. I am both a cyclist and a driver, and I do appreciate the inordinate time to get anywhere in a car. I am also motivated by my own safety, as drivers now think it is ok to swear at me when I am legitimately on the road in my lane, and to threaten my life with their entitlement. The research on bike lanes shows that they improve business locally, they get more people on bikes, and are used year round. Bike lanes should be on roads, not sidewalks, for the safety of blind people, in particular. Separated bike lanes are by far the best. When you build a new highway, add in the road allowance for the bike. Not rocket science. Forcing bikes into so called quiet side streets is impossible in Toronto as ravines, rail right of ways, waterways, bridges, all are obstacles to getting to a destination. Cyclists are not just out aimlessly riding around in circles, they are commuting as well. Many neighbourhoods were built in culdesacs, further adding to the inability to navigate. My bike values are just as important as driving values. If you really want to reduce gridlock, get the 407 back.