As someone who has been…

As someone who has been living in Toronto since 2011 and was part of the contingent of individuals desperately wanting bike lanes on Bloor, then seeing their installation, and benefiting greatly from them—in terms of safety, peace of mind, smoothness and ease of travel—I STRONGLY oppose the removal of bike lanes and STRONGLY oppose the reduction in plans to add new ones. Every time we hop on our bikes, we recognize that it's not a guarantee that we get to our destination safely; this is not something that many motorists think to themselves when they start their cars. Please keep the safety of cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists in mind and do NOT remove our bike lanes. We need safety, we need peace of mind, and we need a Vision Zero mindset. Thank you.