Writing as a cyclist and…

Writing as a cyclist and driver who lives in the neighbourhoods directly impacted by this decision, I am in complete opposition to the proposed legislation. The bike lanes allow my children and I to safely commute to work, school, and other family activities. Removing these lanes will make our lives notably less safe. Also, as the City of Toronto has noted, in addition to the increased danger to the lives and safety of cyclists, the removal of the bike lanes will actually make traffic congestion in our neighbourhood even worse–as a driver, I fully expect that will make driving as well more difficult and even more dangerous. Finally, this whole exercise is a huge waste of taxpayer's money. Burning $48 MM on top of the existing $27 MM invested sunk cost to place people's lives in jeopardy … is madness. Stop this dangerous waste and keep Bloor Street West an integrated community. Bloor Street is the Main Street of our community, with shops that we can walk to and engaging events throughout the year. Don't destroy our community in the name of trying to turn our main street into a highway that it never should be.