I rely on the Yonge, Bloor,…

I rely on the Yonge, Bloor, and Avenue bike lanes to commute to work year round. They help keep me safe so I feel confident choosing to cycle knowing I will come home to my family each day. Please do not put cyclists lives in danger by removing this vital infrastructure. Cycling produces positive externalities for our communities by reducing pollution, providing exercise, and reducing car traffic. Ontario should be a leader in terms of evidence-based policy decisions when it comes to transportation infrastructure, and studies locally and from around the world show that bike lanes reduce congestion or have no effect on congestion (see linked CBC news article summarizing this research).