Removing bike lanes will…

Removing bike lanes will only make congestion worse – to prioritize bike safety, cyclists will need to ride in the center of a lane to remain fully visible which will only impede higher speed traffic. Moreover, the resources and energy to uproot established cycling systems is much better directed at other issues, instead of spending money to uproot infrastructure which is prioritizing the safety of Toronto citizens. As for toronto’s green goals and lower emission, this can only be supported by protecting cycling infrastructure and encouraging more people to cycle. In addition, this would reduce traffic congestion as you get people who would usually resort to vehicles for mobility encouraged to bike short distances instead. This further perpetuates an inclusive city, as lower income people are safely able to utilize cycling infrastructure to traverse the city as well.