Bloor Street and University…

Bloor Street and University Avenue currently have three means of transportation:

1) driving
2) subway
3) bike (i.e., safe bike lanes)

I've driven Bloor St. many times. I've taken the TTC across the Bloor line. And finally, after about six months in service, I tried the Bloor St. and University bike lanes.

The bike lanes are not yet as well used as the subway or roadway. The choice is up to the commuter. It took me six months to get around to it (the bike lanes) and now that is my first choice of commuting in the morning.

I've waited at red lights with upwards of ten other bicycles. From my frequent observations, there are often up to ten cars waiting as well. What I find interesting is that the cars that drive down Bloor St., for example, are over 90% of the time carrying just one person, the diver!

When the TTC goes down on Bloor, which is quite often, all bike share bikes are immediately taken off their racks and put to good use. Why take away a very good third means of transportation when usage will only increase over time. Build it and they will ride.

The decision to remove the bike lanes is short sighted. This decision should be left to the city as the bike lanes represent a vision for Toronto which will take time to implement.