Do not spend tax dollars to…

Do not spend tax dollars to remove any existing bike lanes! That is a colossal waste of time and money and moves our city in the wrong direction. Climate change should be a top priority and more ways to get people out of their single driver cars should be your focus. More transit options, more pedestrian friendly zones and more bike lanes make cities more livable. Removing bike lanes won't eliminate gridlock, it will increase it. The result will be more traffic as bikers will drive when there is no safe way for them to commute by bike. Without bike lanes, cyclists die, or they ride on the sidewalk, creating issues for pedestrians. I am a cyclist and driver. I carpool to work as it is not feasible or safe to bike. When travelling locally in and around my neighbourhood, I bike. I use bike lanes regularly to run my errands and do my groceries. Bike riding is good for the environment, and my health and it is a much nicer way to experience the city. Please spend our money on education and healthcare. Removing and limiting bike lanes is not a priority for most people in Ontario.