Hi, I live in Toronto. I…

Hi,

I live in Toronto. I bike to work because I can't afford a car and biking is the most convenient, safe, and fun alternative. I could take public transit, but that extends my commute by up to half an hour each way. Giving up an hour of every workday is a lot, and I cant afford to be late to work; I have a mortgage to pay.

Therefore I'm going to continue biking to work regardless of this bill. If this bill passes, Toronto will have less bike lanes, and my commute will become less safe. In addition, I question that we'll be able to fit a whole lane of traffic (or even space for streetside parking) in the space gained from removing bike lanes without effecting sidewalk space or the amount of foot traffic you get into the businesses along those major through ways.

I hope this bill is reconsidered; the costs are pretty steep to me and the communities I spend my time in.