As a resident of Toronto who…

As a resident of Toronto who regularly cycles, walks, AND drives to get around, I do not support the removal of bike lanes as listed in the proposal or providing the province with the ability to review and propose other bike lane removals of other streets.

Bike lanes have encouraged me to cycle, as I am concerned with safety, and it's a big barrier for me to cycle. As a driver and car owner, the bike lanes have not negatively impacted my ability to drive and get around the city.

There is also the financial and environmental cost of proceeding with the proposal that concerns me. Bike infrastructure is important in any world class city that wishes to meet it's climate targets and I will feel deeply disappointed if we back track on our bike lane routes.

Unless the province and city can identify direct route alternatives to existing bike lanes, I don't see how this will be an improvement. For example, along Bloor Street West between st. George and Dufferin, there are no direct parallel alternative bike lanes, so removing the Bloor bike lane makes no sense to me.

I have used my bike to run errands along Bloor where possible, as it's more convenient than driving. Bike, walk, TTC or drive is my hierarchy of preference due to the convenience and cost effectiveness.