There are two issues here: 1…

There are two issues here:
1. The implementation of a “review” from the provincial govt for proposed bike lanes. Municipalities have already shown that their transportation process is glacial, so adding additional review from stakeholders (who really hold no stake) is only going to slow down this process and keep Toronto behind in their transportation planning. Toronto is already so far behind large cities in the implementation of bike lanes, we need more and we need them fast. Delaying them for review from the provincial govt when that govt has other objectives doesn’t help Torontonians or those visiting Toronto. Frankly it feels like meddling from outsiders that don’t understand the needs of people who live and work downtown.

2. Bike lanes are already reducing traffic congestion!! According to a Toronto study, >6000 people use the Bloor bike lane everyday. The amount of space 6000 cars would take up is exponentially more than a bike lane (to note the bike lane isn’t even a full lane width). Studies have proven time and time again that more lanes to not equal less traffic, and it’s a poor excuse put on by the govt. Right now Toronto needs to be forward thinking; bike lanes are safer, bike lanes are faster, bike lanes reduce admissions, bike lanes create happier and healthier people, and bike lanes reduce traffic congestion.

Please don’t waste tax payer dollars on such a backward thinking policy.

More bike lanes now.

-Toronto driver and cyclist