As a daily cyclist and…

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As a daily cyclist and Toronto resident, I rely on bike lanes to commute safely and efficiently, and removing them would force cyclists onto busy streets, increasing the risk of accidents and potentially pushing us back into cars, which would only add to traffic and emissions. This bill doesn’t just affect bike lanes—it also limits local governments' ability to make critical decisions about urban planning, transit, and road safety measures, which are essential for the unique needs of each community.

I’m sure my voice doesn’t carry much weight as a cyclist, and regardless of what happens to the bike lanes, I won’t be voting for Doug Ford. But I can tell you—many people I know, who were previously on the fence, are now firmly against voting Conservative in the next election. These are people who drive for work in the trades and aren’t fond of cyclists, wanting them in their own dedicated lanes. Before bike lanes, they had to deal with cyclists swerving in and out of their lanes, creating chaos on the road. It was a frustrating experience for everyone. Now, these people are facing the possibility of going back to that, and it’s the last thing they want.