I am appalled at the…

I am appalled at the proposal to remove the recently installed bike lanes along Bloor and other streets in the downtown core. These bike lanes are indispensable to my commute, and to running everyday errands and connecting with friends. Biking on unprotected lanes or streets without designated lanes (such as parts of College) is stressful and dangerous. The province should be supporting *more* and *better* bicycle infrastructure, including better maintenance over the winter, rather than spending millions of dollars to remove already-installed infrastructure. The solution to traffic is to make alternatives to car travel more desirable.

Protected bike lanes may not be necessary throughout all of Bloor, especially beyond the downtown core. Rather than wantonly removing the entire bike lane, a study should be undertaken to determine where the bike lane is utilized and where it is not. Where I live (near Bloor and Ossington), the bike lane is regularly used at all times of day and year. Do not remove the bike lanes!