I am a Toronto resident and…

I am a Toronto resident and cyclist. Cycling is an efficient, affordable and healthy way to commute or exercise. But without proper bike lanes to separate us from cars, we are at risk of being hit. Off road trails are great and we need more of these but that is not as feasible downtown. People who commute via bikes need and deserve to be safe. They are no different than car commuters who just want to get to work fast and take the most direct route. Congestion is caused by cars, so replacing cars with more bikes reduces congestion on the roads. We need to build communities that support walking and biking, not just city higheays for regional commuters. Cars are Coffins!