I’m deeply disappointed…

I’m deeply disappointed about this proposed decision to remove bike lanes from much needed corridors in Toronto. Bike lanes are proven to prevent deaths and keep both drivers and cyclists safer. As a driver, I prefer dedicated bike lanes that allow me a clearer line of sight of cyclists. As a cyclist, I feel much safer on routes that have bike lanes. We should be encouraging more people to consider biking instead of the opposite. We are in a climate crisis, and reducing emissions through bike travel should be part of the plan. Also, the money that will be required for this plan is money that would be much better spent invested in communities and social infrastructure. Children, youth, and families are struggling to find the services and supports they need. We need stronger human and community services organizations to address many of these challenges. We need to address the cost of living crisis, food insecurity, housing shortages and affordability, and access to child care, health care, addictions support, and more. Stop prioritizing destroying existing infrastructure and put our tax dollars where it will really benefit Ontario communities.