So, the provincial…

So, the provincial government wants to tear out bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University to give drivers a few extra inches of road. They’re pitching it as a way to “get drivers where they need to go faster”—because clearly, the one thing Toronto has been missing is cars moving slightly faster for slightly shorter stretches.

But here’s the thing: Toronto isn’t just a city of cars. It’s a city of people who walk, cycle, hop on transit, and yes, sometimes drive. Removing bike lanes doesn’t make life easier for the city—it just makes it tougher, riskier, and a whole lot less friendly for anyone not behind a steering wheel. The city needs a transportation plan that works for all Torontonians, not just drivers. Because let’s face it: losing bike lanes isn’t really progress. It’s just doubling down on the traffic jams of yesteryear.

So how about we keep Toronto moving forward—for everyone? If we’re serious about speeding things up, there are plenty of ways to do it without sidelining cyclists and pedestrians. A city that values safety, sustainability, and accessibility doesn’t just work better — it works smarter — for everyone.