First off, I strongly…

First off, I strongly believe that the Province needs to stay in its own lane! Reducing gridlock and removing bicycle lanes are clearly a local concern and local officials, in consultation with the local people, need to be the ones who make these decisions.

Secondly, I strongly believe that the best way to reduce gridlock is by strengthening the public transport system. I live in Toronto and the state of the TTC is atrocious. An affordable smooth running TTC with frequent service would draw many people out of their cars resulting in less gridlock and cleaner air... good for people and good for the environment.

Finally, I strongly believe that removing bike lanes will endanger lives, including my own. I am at various times a pedestrian, a cyclist and a driver. Bike lanes help to keep cyclists safe and removes the temptation to ride on sidewalks, endangering pedestrians. Drivers also feel safer with the clarity that bikes lanes give regarding who should be where.