Concerns Over Bike Lane…

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Concerns Over Bike Lane Removals

I am reaching out to express my concerns regarding the recent allocation of taxpayer funds toward the installation of bike lanes, only for these lanes to be removed shortly afterward. This cycle of installation and removal not only raises questions about the efficient use of public funds but also impacts the daily commute of all drivers including cyclists.

In my opinion ongoing construction projects, the LRT line , the Ontario Line on major roads like University Avenue, Bathurst and the millions of dump trucks parked in the bike lanes and tons of plastic cones cordoning off parts of the road for condo developments are the culprits to the congestion not the bike lanes.

Toronto has stated its commitment to being a greener city with more accessible public transit and fewer drivers. Are these bike lane decisions aligning with that vision? Not to mention the health benefits of being active.

Could you provide clarity on the city’s strategy regarding these bike lane installations and removals? It would be helpful to understand how decisions are being made to balance the needs of all commuters while considering the financial impact on taxpayers or should I say the ridiculous waste of taxpayers money.

Toronto has stated its commitment to being a greener city with more accessible public transit and fewer drivers. Are these bike lane decisions aligning with that vision? Could you share more about the city’s strategy for achieving these goals while balancing the needs of all commuters?
As an aside ;
I chose to start riding my bike daily as everyday I encountered a problem with the ttc and at weekends I have to take a shuttle bus . By cycling I can be comfortably at work within 40mins . On average if I relied on TTC it would take me 80 mins !
It isn’t rocket science to why I cycle.!
If Doug Ford wants to spend our money ripping out exsisting bike lanes why doesn’t he spend it on making the TTC more efficient .