Protected bike lanes. I…

Protected bike lanes. I would ride my bicycle more often if there were more protected bike lanes.

If you build it, they will come. If we build more lanes for cars and trucks there will be more cars and trucks. If we build more protected bike lanes there will be more bikes and Ontarians will be healthier for this and small businesses (which I know this government supports) will thrive.

Getting rid of protected bike lanes on major roads will not get rid of grid-lock. I live in Toronto and see that Bloor Street, University Avenue, and other major streets are not congested because of the bike lanes that are in place.

People on bicycles are not second class citizens but the Ontario government makes us feel that we are. I am 78 years old and I am an educated woman who wants to stay healthy and active. The Ontario government, and the Premier, should not interfere with the way we travel to and from work, school, and shopping in our cities. Cyclists do no harm to the rest of our society and should be respected and accommodated.