Dear reader. I'm living in…

Dear reader. I'm living in Toronto for more than 6 years, and I am now a Canadian citizen, so I'm voting.

I strongly reject any idea of removing the University Avenue bike lane. I live close by and I have been crossing this avenue, every day, these six last years, to bring my kids to school (among many other families!). Six years ago, it was like crossing a highway. It was dangerous and stressful and it was so large that it often had to be done in two times! I cannot imagine that anyone honest and aware could wish to return to this situation. Then there was the Covid / bike lanes experiment, and things improved... Then the beautiful work done last year on one side on the avenue. It's more secure for cyclists and pedestrians, and it makes the avenue more enjoyable. And the best part is that there is not even TRAFFIC JAM HERE. There was some, last year, with the heavy work of canalization replacement/road resurfacing - but it's done! - and the Ontario metro line at Queen St. These days, there is absolutely no traffic issue here. I'm attaching pictures of this morning, around 9pm.

This whole project is very upsetting, and this last example shows it's obviously ill-advised.