This bike lanes conversation…

This bike lanes conversation breaks my heart. I don't understand why this is even open for discussion. I've been riding my bike to the downtown central part of Toronto since 1972 for university + then work + as a means of transportation generally. I have only recently become nervous + apprehensive. Drivers are so aggressive with construction obstruction + congestion making them make quick + impulsive manoeuvres. I was relieved when cyclists were given serious consideration + cars might not be given priority. I'm fortunate enough to have lived in Europe + cycled in bike friendly communities where cycling is a way of life. It is so distressing knowing our future generations are already compromised by the foolish + selfish behaviour by the adult population of the past + present. Pollution is a problem. The loss of green space + permeable ground in our city will exacerbate our current + future weather related challenges by creating more hard road surfaces. We need better public transportation + a safer cycling + walking environment. I'm astonished that any expenditure to rip out existing bike lanes would even be considered when that money could be put to the better use of creating new less or non-polluting options. Please make a commitment to protect cyclists + our environment.