I would like to point out to…

I would like to point out to the Ministry that bike lanes on the streets mentioned: Bloor, Yonge and University use lane space NOT designated for travel, that is, the lanes designated for parking. Parking is by definition, NOT TRAVEL. Those should remain, as removing them will not return lanes for travel.

The removal of those lanes would not increase the number of lanes available, as those lanes are used for parking.

I do drive, take transit, walk and cycle in Toronto. I do not believe bike lanes are the cause of congestion. Stand on the sidewalk and look at the vehicles passing by - 90% - are single occupants. People are driving, AND I AM CERTAIN that they have alternatives.

Some of the things that should be looked at are uncontrolled delivery services such as Lyft and Uber. People have not returned to the transit system after the pandemic to their previous numbers. The Province should invest in public transit, add routes or arranging for companies to use private shuttles. A construction site should not need lots of parking for its workers. It can provide a shuttle from the subway, or something like that. The province should encourage solutions.

It is an unnecessarily divisive choice to remove bike lanes environmentally. The bike lanes do not contribute to air pollution. Commuting by car DOES. The province is not helping people get into hybrids or electric vehicles, so any increase in car travel by measures by the province will increase pollution.