I think it’s unconscionable…

I think it’s unconscionable that the province would waste money removing existing bike lanes that have proven to make our streets safer. Cycling deaths are up in Toronto & they occur mostly in places without a separated bike lane. If bike lanes are removed, cyclists will be forced to ride in car lanes which will slow everyone down & make it more dangerous for everyone. Demanding that municipalities get provincial approval to construct new bike lanes that take away a lane of traffic will cause unnecessary red tape & are unlikely to be approved if even existing bike lanes are being removed. We need more bike lanes, not fewer. They will actually reduce gridlock by giving people more options, reducing cars on the road & getting everyone where they’re going more safely.