Hi! As a regular cyclist…

Hi!

As a regular cyclist living in Toronto, I strongly object to Bill 212. Bike lanes are essential for my daily commute, allowing me to navigate through traffic safely, while reducing congestion and pollution, keeping me healthy (and less statistically likely to be a burden on our health care) and keeping me in contact with my community. Removing bike lanes would force cyclists like myself in front of cars, increasing the risk of accidents and pushing other cyclists back into cars, which would only exacerbate traffic and emissions.

In contrast, the city's existing bike lanes on streets like University, College, Yonge, and Bloor-Danforth have shown their value in supporting safe and efficient commuting. Instead of dismantling these infrastructures, I believe the government should prioritize investing in more cycling initiatives to create a healthier, greener, and less congested city. Why don't we undo the cuts to education that were made, rather than undo these bike lanes? Why not put our money into our health care system, which is so overwhelmed? Why not put that time and money into improving those who are struggling with housing or food insecurity?

There are so many reasons why this bill should be thrown in the garbage (and not just bike lanes, but also the Highway 413 stuff.)

Stop Bill 212.