I am vehemently against any…

I am vehemently against any proposal to remove our bike lanes in Toronto.
For the following reasons
Cost- the cost is absurd and completely unnecessary
Climate- One of the most important actions an individual can take to reduce their carbon footprint is to ride a bike or walk in their city rather than drive even if that vehicle is a fully electrified vehicle. The carbon savings is enormous. Given the recent floods in Spain, forest fires in Jasper, and hurricanes in the Unites States as well as deaths due to heat waves it is more than evident that the climate crisis is worsening at an alarming rate and anything citizens can do to lower our emissions is vital.
Safety and personal choice- If I choose to ride a bike to my destination I would like to do so safely. As a sixty year old having the bike lanes has absolutely changed my commute for the better. I can safely ride to work and to restaurants, cafes etc... feeling safe and stress free. The bike lans have allowed me to do this.
Personal savings- By using the bike lanes I have saved thousands of dollars on TTC , on ubers, and even on charging my family's electric vehicle.
Individual health- Riding my bike for my commute has greatly enhanced my cardiovascular health and decreased the time I need to spend exercising in other ways.
Public health- having a healthier public will reduce overall provincial health costs.
Tourism- Safe bikeable and walkable streets are excellent for tourism and create attractive, healthier more people friendly cities.